Vineyard Manager

Role: Vineyard Manager
Location: Oliver, British Columbia, Canada

Our vineyards.

This 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, Martin’s Lane Winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Checkmate Artisanal Winery, Liquidity and Red Barn. The common purpose, to produce wines that can stand alongside the best in the world.

We’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.

The opportunity.

The Vineyard Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of assigned vineyards, ensuring vineyard activities are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced vineyard professional who combines strong leadership skills with operational excellence and a passion for producing premium wine grapes.

Working closely with Viticulturists, Vineyard Foremen, and fellow Vineyard Managers, this role oversees workforce planning, vineyard operations, equipment and labour deployment, and the execution of seasonal vineyard programs including pruning, canopy management, irrigation, pest management, spraying, crop estimation, and harvest activities. The successful candidate will lead and develop vineyard teams, monitor operational performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality, sustainability, and production objectives. Through strong leadership and execution, this role plays a critical part in delivering exceptional fruit quality and supporting the production of world-class wines.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Lead a team of full-time vineyard tractor drivers, seasonal workers (SAWP/AgStream) and casual staff to implement all machinery and hand operations.
• Prepare and manage vineyard schedules (staff, vineyard ops and seasonal milestones)
• Continuous performance check-ins with Foreman and Viticulturists to maintain expectations and feedback loop.
• Work closely with Viticulturist to develop, implement and monitor vineyard work across all vineyards
• Communicate daily with Crew Foreman, Equipment Foreman and other Vineyard Managers to develop continuous plans and ensure a smooth flow between activities and vineyards.
• Build supportive and driven BU teams with clear developmental goals,
• Implement machinery operations tasks including:, staff training and timely execution of vineyard tasks including: mowing/mulching, spraying, trimming, leafing and harvesting.
• Facilitate workflow of all hand operations that include canopy management (pruning, tying, tucking, harvesting) and irrigation maintenance/operation.
• Responsible for the overall quality of work done in their vineyards.

What You Bring:

• Progressive experience in vineyards, farming, mining, construction, or other hands-on, field-based industries.
• 5+ years of experience leading and training teams, with a focus on managing larger crews in dynamic and physically demanding environments.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including tractors, sprayers, machine harvesters, or similar machinery used in agricultural, mining, or construction settings.
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures, such as planting, pruning, harvesting, irrigation systems, and/or comparable processes in related industries.
• Intermediate Computer skills; MS Office, Suite, Word, Excel
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Why Join Us?

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia is committed to hiring, engaging, and growing qualified, talented, and motivated team members at every level of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 annually, complemented by a bonus plan. Base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

As part of our Total Rewards program, we are also proud to offer:

• Monthly Employee Wine Program
• Health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24/7 access to a primary care physician via Lumino Health
• Paid time off
• An extensive offering of world leading learning and development programs to empower your career development – in-person and digital offerings with internationally renowned resources like Franklin Covey and Lumina.

We are growing a lasting legacy in the wine industry, with people first. Apply now!

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