Job details

*Job Overview:*

Avondale Sky Winery (ASW) is celebrated for its distinctive terroir, scenic setting, and commitment to personalized, friendly customer service?all delivered with a spirit of fun and approachability. We are proud of our legacy of hand-harvested grapes and high-quality wine production. ASW is seeking a hardworking, innovative, and collaborative Vineyard Manager with a proven record in viticulture management. This individual will lead our vineyard operations, ensuring excellence in production, safety, and sustainability while upholding our cherished traditions.

*Job Responsibilities and Requirements:*

*? Field Operations & Vineyard Management:*

? Work alongside the vineyard crew to perform key viticultural tasks such as executing

spraying programs, pruning, thinning, tying, planting, replanting, and harvesting.

? Oversee the planting of grapevines, including selecting appropriate rootstocks, ensuring correct planting depth and spacing, and preparing soil to optimize vine health.

? Manage the application of pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides in accordance with safe viticultural practices and integrated disease management strategies.

? Assess and manage soil health by incorporating necessary nutrients or amendments and implementing effective soil conservation practices.

*? Harvest & Quality Control:*

? Supervise grape picking, ensuring harvest occurs at the peak of ripeness and quality in consultation with the winemaker.

? Liaise with the winemaker to review vineyard performance, determine pruning

strategies, evaluate practices affecting yield and fruit quality, and estimate annual

harvest yields.

*? Equipment & Infrastructure Oversight:*

? Ensure the proper maintenance and repair of vineyard equipment, trellises, fencing, and other infrastructure.

? Maintain an orderly inventory of vineyard equipment and tools.

*? Financial & Record-Keeping Responsibilities:*

? Manage the vineyard budget with a focus on cost control and efficient resource

allocation.

? Keep detailed records of vineyard operations?including planting dates, pruning

schedules, pest and disease management, harvest data, spray records, and nutrition

plans?in compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

*? Team Leadership & Safety:*

? Supervise, evaluate, and provide developmental planning for vineyard personnel,

fostering a positive and productive work environment.

? Monitor progress in the field and report observations and recommendations to senior management and the winemaker.

? Ensure a safe working environment by upholding all safety protocols and maintaining

compliance with regulatory standards.

*? Hospitality & Additional Duties:*

? Maintain the vineyard as a hospitality asset by preparing for special events and

conducting vineyard tours as required.

? Assist with winemaking duties or oversee the delegation of related tasks when needed.

*Skills and Qualifications:*

*? Viticultural Expertise:*

? In-depth understanding of viticulture practices, including the management of various grape varieties, and their suitability for our vineyard?s climate, topography, and unique terroir.

? Familiarity with common grapevine pests and diseases, and experience implementing

integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

*? Leadership and Communication:*

? Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage both experienced and new team

members effectively.

? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating with a

diverse team and external partners.

? Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

*? Problem Solving and Strategic Planning:*

? Demonstrated ability to resolve challenges such as weather-related issues and crop

diseases.

? Capacity to develop and implement strategies that mitigate stress and pressure

associated with vineyard management.

*? Technical Proficiency:*

? Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and the ability to generate,

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  LocationNewport Landing, NS
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  Workplace information
  On site
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  Salary$58,000 to $70,000YEAR annually
  
  
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  Terms of employment
  Permanent employmentFull time

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  Starts as soon as possible

  
  

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