Role: Viticulturist
Location: Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
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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!
