VINEYARD CREW SUPERVISOR / TRACTOR DRIVER (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Okanagan Crush Pad Winery (http://www.okanagancrushpad.com)

  South Okanagan, British Columbia

Okanagan Crush Pad Winery, located in Summerland, BC operates vineyards in Summerland, and Oliver producing 40,000 cases of wine annually for its own labels (Haywire and Narrative) and for several other wineries. Our vineyards are organic certified with one site in transition. Working with our New Zealand trained Director of Viticulture, we have a position for an experienced Vineyard Crew Supervisor/Tractor Driver in the Oliver area.


This role involves:

  • Day to day management of a 38 acres vineyard that is transitioning to organic certification.
  • In conjunction with our Director of Viticulture, execute, all vineyard functions including pruning, spray program, mowing, mulching, weed control, leaf thinning, fertilization and irrigation.
  • Keep all vineyard records, including but not limited to spray records, accurate and up to date.
  • Coordination of harvest.
  • Oversee daily activities of vineyard crew.
  • Maintain vineyard infrastructure.
  • Operate vineyard equipment.
  • Ensure safe operating procedures for vineyard and winery.

 

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about organic viticulture and the future of the Okanagan Valley as an ultra-premium wine growing region and who wishes to join a dynamic team and play a role in transitioning a vineyard to organic certification.


Skills required:

  •  Three years of vineyard experience with some experience or training in organic viticulture.
  •  Experience operating tractors and vineyard machinery.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
  • Ability to work early mornings, flexible hours to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • In good health, and able to lift 50lbs.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Viticulture diploma or certificate an asset.
  • Operating experience with tractors and attachments.
  • Strong mechanical capabilities.
  • Current spray applicator certification.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Experience maintaining vineyard equipment.
  • Working knowledge of organic grape growing techniques.
  • Good computer literacy.
  • A strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
  • Forklift ticket considered an asset.

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