Viticulturist Okanagan u0026 Similkameen Valley

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThis is a once in a lifetime opportunityu0026hellip;.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026lsquo;Winemaking in some major regions of the world can be an u0026lsquo;industrialu0026rsquo; undertaking, but for us, winemaking is an u0026lsquo;artformu0026rsquo;. u0026nbsp;Each vintage is the result of a creative process, backed by science and the result of hundreds of years of learning, guided by the hands of highly skilled and passionate experts who need to anticipate and adapt to the specific differences of each and every vintage.u0026nbsp; We are artisans, crafting wines in one of the smallest wine regions in the world, working to define the Okanagan and put our region on the world stage.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThis is the only wine region on earth created first by volcanic activity and then shaped by two subsequent glacial ages. A desert in the rain shadow of the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia. Warm days, cool nights and the lowest rainfall of any wine-producing region in the world make this an optimal climate for producing wines of tremendous elegance and distinctiveness. Properties include Mission Hill Family Estate, Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Martinu0026rsquo;s Lane Winery, Road 13, Checkmate Artisanal Winery, Liquidity and Red Barn. The common purpose, to produce wines that can stand alongside the best in the world. u0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOur vineyards.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eWeu0026rsquo;ve developed exceptional vineyards over the last 40 years with distinctive clones, the oldest being from 1942. With each vintage the quality and character of these wines continue to improve as our on-site viticulture team painstakingly study and research each row to produce defined micro-blocks, each a pure expression of the soil and the unique microclimates that define the Okanagan Valley.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eNo one else in the Okanagan has invested in a state-of-the-art technical viticulture centre or is working with advanced technologies like drones to monitor and optimize grape quality and the expertise and science to understand and adapt farming to our soils. The resulting wines are truly artisanal in their making, letting nature take its course and giving the wines layers of texture and nuance that provide the most complete expression of the terroir.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eIn July 2021 we received organic certification for all 1,300 acres of our estate vineyards which means we now have the largest percentage of certified organic vineyards of any wine producing region in the world. This is a game changer for the Okanagan.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat the role will do.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOverviewu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eDevelop and maintain a viticulture program to achieve target yields and quality on a block by block basis. This program will include functions such as pruning, canopy management, shoot and cluster thinning.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMonitor vineyards for phenology and pest u0026amp;diseases and provide spray programs to vineyard management towards organic viticulture.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMonitor soil and vine health to determine fertilizer and compost programs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eImplement detailed irrigation management programs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEstablish and maintain working relationship with all company stakeholders to realize the aim of producing world class wine.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssess vineyards and provide Viticultural work orders and decisions to Vineyard Operations Team to execute.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eConduct research on current issues or problems and provide recommendations for their resolution.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEnsure all work directed to be carried out and all nutrient and spray programs complies with all provincial and federal regulations and should be aimed at continuous improvement in vineyard sustainability programs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupervise the work of temporary vineyard technicians as required.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTrack all viticulture programs on computer databases for analysis and review for continuous improvement and quality.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipate in fruit maturity sampling programs and related harvest activities.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCarry out field trials and cooperate with research organizations on industry research projects.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDevelopment:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eCreate and execute a development plan for all company vineyard development u0026ndash; to include:u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSite assessment u0026ndash; soils, aspect, climateu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eGrapevine recommendations u0026ndash; variety, clone, rootstocku003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSite preparation u0026ndash; site stability, clearing, earthworks, soil preparation and amendmentu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eVineyard design u0026ndash; layout, trellis, irrigation u0026ndash; survey qualityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAt planting - oversee execution of development plan by Vineyard Operations Teamu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eManage delivery and preparation of plantsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePost planting u0026ndash; vine training, irrigation, nutrition, weed control and plant protection (in conjunction with site viticulturist)u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat Weu0026rsquo;re Looking Foru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eTertiary degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Viticulture or related Agricultural Science from respected and recognized University.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum of 5 years viticulture experience, preferably in environments managing a minimum of 100 acres over multiple sites.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProven experience in vineyard development with a hands-on approach.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProven knowledge in vineyard interventions including irrigation, nutrition, pruning, canopy management, and pest and disease management.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience working in partnership with vineyard managers on multiple sites.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience using technology for capture and reporting (e.g., GPS data collection systems).u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDetail Oriented, Organized, Analytical nature.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTeam player with outstanding communication skills.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHigh degree of information technology literacy.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eValid Driveru0026rsquo;s license and clean driving record.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:ec61071c-1b2c-4248-8c37-4e85dd88fd44,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-05-17T20:39:44.484Z,InternalPostedDate:null},{JobBoardId:8febf0ae-8776-428e-b625-2faa005b7fc1,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-05-17T20:39:44.484Z,InternalPostedDate:null},{JobBoardId:7f6d631c-ce80-4f99-bd9c-27666e2347ba,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-05-17T20:39:44.484Z,InternalPostedDate:null},{JobBoardId:052bb00a-c036-49cb-b5e2-af12f9c69c2f,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2022-05-17T20:39:44.484Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

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