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Northern Lights Estate Winery in Prince George, BC is seeking a Berry Farm Manager!
ABOUT Northern Lights Estate Winery
Northern Lights Estate Winery is the most northern winery and largest fruit winery in BC. It grows fruit at two different locations. Each site is unique, and requires different skills and experience. The winery also hosts multiple events such as weddings, a Sunflower Festival and offers the best view in town for its Bistro customers and employees. We are proud to be Prince George no 1 place to visit for its wine and beautiful site. We are looking for two enthusiastic farm managers for the coming season.
The winery uses a combination of organic and conventional practices to achieve the best results as possible. It provides the best environment for the native pollinators as they are the best allies for fruit production in the north.
DESIRED QUALITIES
The successful candidate will have leadership, organizational skills, and should be a Jack of all trade
JOB TASKS
Task will include but not be limited to
- Management of all fruit growing aspects including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvest of fruit.
- Manage all landscaping areas
- Create work schedule
- Supervise farm crew (4-20 people)
- Hire farm crew
- Maintain and fixing irrigation
- Responsible for equipment and site maintenance
- Responsible of weekly purchases
- Keep track of budget
- Assist with fruit movement to warehouse
- Report directly to Director of Operation
- Event setup such as Movie Night, weddings, Sunflower Festival, Pumpkin Walk, Light up the orchard
JOB DETAILS
Term: The winery is looking for 2 managers for each site.
Position 1: Seasonal full-time position from March to November at the winery site 745 PGPulpmill Rd (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Position 2: Seasonal full-time position from May to September at Foreman Farm. 1965 Foreman Rd
Hours per week: 40 hrs/week, Monday to Friday
Wage: Wage range $24-26 depending on experience.
Other perks: Staff discounts, Health Benefits, Statutory Holiday Paid
Must have own transportation.
TO APPLY
All applicants must provide a cover letter and resume. Please send to noemie@northernlightswinery.ca
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT Northern Lights Estate Winery
Website: https://www.northernlightswinery.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northernlightswinery.ca
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