Supervisor, Vineyard

Arterra Wines Canada; Oliver; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arterra Wines Canada is seeking a Vineyard Supervisor to manage vineyard operations in Oliver, BC, ensuring high-quality fruit production while leading a team of viticulture professionals. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Viticulture and robust management experience within the vineyard environment, with a strong emphasis on safety and staff training.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Benefits and Pension Plan

Product Allowances

Training & Development Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on vineyard experience and supervisory experience required.
• Competency in safe operation of vineyard equipment and various management tasks.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily vineyard operations and manage the vineyard staff.
• Ensure timely completion of vineyard duties and maintain compliance with safety protocols.
• Train and develop vineyard staff in operational competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Training development

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Viticulture

Tools

Vineyard equipment

Job description

Job Description

Arterra Wines Canada Western Viticulture Department is a multi-farm operation with world class properties spanning across the South Okanagan from Osoyoos to Naramata. We have premium vineyards containing a wide range of grape varieties, soil types and growing conditions.

We are currently recruiting for a detail orientated, organized individual who is self-motivated and goal oriented to fill the position of Vineyard Supervisor based out of our Viticulture Office located in Oliver, BC. Our organization has an industry leading leadership team; a collaborative working environment full of determination and success; and a structure which offers best in class training and development to our team members.

What You Will Be Doing

The primary responsibilities of a Vineyard Supervisor are assisting in day to day management of vineyard operations to ensure production of the highest quality fruit in the most economic fashion. You will supervisor a team of viticulture professionals and operate a range of vineyard equipment including tractors, mowers, hedgers, fungicide/herbicide sprayers, leaf removers and mechanical harvesters.

Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To

• Ensure all vineyard duties are completed in a timely and optimal manner as directed
• Work closely with other Vineyard Managers and Viticulture Technical team
• Maintain competence in key vineyard operations/management functions
• Competency training and development of all Vineyard staff
• Safe and effective operation of vineyard equipment, implements and vehicles
• Promote and ensure compliance with HR Policies & Procedures and OH&S guidelines
• Ensure all goals are achieved within required budget levels
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Viticulture
• 3-5 Years of Hands-on Vineyard Experience
• Prior experience in a supervisory or management
• Competency in safe operation of vineyard equipment, pruning, canopy management, disease/pest control, harvesting and irrigation management.
• Familiarity working in a cross-cultural environment
• Successful experience in delivery of hands-on training for workers
• Demonstrated successful problem-solving abilities –people and technical
• Demonstrated effective communication skills –verbal and written
• Working knowledge of Word/Excel
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Benefits and Pension Plan
• Product Allowances
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Training & Development Programs
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine
  
  

COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – $57,936 - $74,975

The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.