Role: Viticulturist
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
Viticulturist is responsible for developing and overseeing viticulture programs that optimize grape quality, yield, vine health, and sustainability across IWBC's vineyard portfolio. This technical leadership role is ideal for an experienced viticulture professional who combines strong agronomic expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and premium wine production.
Working closely with Vineyard Operations, Winemaking, and other key stakeholders, this role leads vineyard performance monitoring, irrigation and nutrition strategies, pest and disease management programs, crop forecasting, fruit maturity assessment, and vineyard development projects. The successful candidate will provide technical direction to vineyard teams, leverage research and data-driven insights to improve vineyard performance, and support harvest decisions that ensure the production of world-class wines. From site assessment and vineyard establishment through to harvest readiness and fruit quality optimization, this role plays a critical part in shaping the long-term success of IWBC's vineyards and wine portfolio.
Accountabilities & Impact
- Develop and oversee viticulture programs that optimize grape quality, yield, vine health, and sustainability across all vineyard blocks.
- Monitor vineyard performance, including phenology, pests, diseases, soil health, plant nutrition, and irrigation, and implement targeted management programs to achieve quality and production objectives.
- Provide technical direction, recommendations, and work plans to Vineyard Operations teams, ensuring timely execution of vineyard activities and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead vineyard development projects from site assessment and vineyard design through planting and establishment, including varietal selection, rootstock recommendations, irrigation systems, trellis design, and plant preparation.
- Track, analyze, and continuously improve viticulture programs through data management, performance monitoring, field trials, applied research, and collaboration with industry partners.
- Partner with Vineyard Operations, Winemaking, and other key stakeholders while supporting harvest planning, fruit maturity programs, and harvest activities to ensure fruit quality objectives are achieved and contribute to world-class wine production.
What You Bring
- Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Viticulture or related Agricultural Science from accredited University.
- Minimum of 5 years’ viticulture experience, preferably in environments managing a minimum of 100 acres over multiple sites.
- Proven experience in vineyard development with a hands-on approach.
- Proven knowledge in vineyard interventions including irrigation, nutrition, pruning, canopy management, and pest and disease management.
- Experience working in partnership with vineyard managers on multiple sites.
- Experience using technology for capture and reporting (e.g., GPS data collection systems).
- Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.
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
$108,000 - $120,000 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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