Winemaking in some major regions of the world can be an ‘industrial’ undertaking, but for us, winemaking is an ‘artform’. Each vintage is the result of a creative process, backed by science and the result of hundreds of years of learning, guided by the hands of highly skilled and passionate experts who need to anticipate and adapt to the specific differences of each and every vintage. We are artisans, crafting wines in one of the smallest wine regions in the world, working to define the Okanagan and put our region on the world stage.

This is a critical role on our Vineyard Leadership Team. This Vineyard Manager is responsible for building and managing vineyards in Naramata and Okanagan Falls, BC, including implementing and following viticulture programs to ensure grape quality and yield targets are met. The Vineyard Manager is responsible for the continuous, safe operations and must work across all vineyard teams to ensure quality metrics are met on a consistent basis from vineyard to vineyard.

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.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• 10+ years progressive vineyard experience.
• 5+ years’ experience leading and training vineyard teams.
• 5 years’ experience operating vineyard equipment including tractors, sprayers and machine harvesters.
• Solid knowledge of all vineyard procedures and practices including planting, pruning, harvesting, and irrigation systems.
• Intermediate Computer skills; MS Office, Suite, Word, Excel
• Team Player
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Why Join Us? Mark Anthony 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 - $85,000 annually complemented by a bonus plan; the 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:

• Access to company-matched RRSP contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24/7 access to care and support for you and your family
• Paid time off
• Training and development to build a fulfilling career

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary: Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.