Technical Specialist - Viticulture (Contract)

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the GIS dashboard which reflects current status of various vineyard labour tasks

Responsible for GIS map creation for internal vineyards (Counts, Pest Monitoring, Planting, Efficiencies, Fertilizer, Observations, Soil sampling, Phenology, Alloc/Tier, New Developments, Frost Damage, Irrigation, NDVI)

Responsible for GIS map creation for external vineyards (Growers - visits, Pest Monitoring, Planting, Efficiencies, Fertilizer, Observations, Soil sampling, Phenology, Alloc/Tier, New Developments, Frost Damage, Irrigation, NDVI)

Accountable for overall health of the GIS system, including ArcGIS online backup and others as required, Operations Dashboard Creation & Upkeep

Will order new devices (phones, ipads ) as required for staff using the GIS system

Survey123 Creation & Database Upkeep (Spray, Irrigation, A5, Maintenance, Logbooks, Equipment Chargebacks, Task tracking)

Responsible for upkeep of the Grower Database

Responsible for NDVI Processing & Upload for analysis

Microsoft Power Automate Creation & Upkeep

Conduct regular training session on Collector & Survey Training for field staff

Train vineyard management on the creation and use of maps for individual vineyard/ group use.

35%

Responsible for producing the annual vintage report, with inputs from others.

Responsible for vineyard metric reporting of annual plan vs actuals

Accountable for the timely update and reporting of crop estimate throughout the season

Maintenance of historical records (vintage, phenology, sprays, nutrient testing, etc.)

Responsible for creation of an asset database maintenance

Will generate regular task by tier reports for vineyard managers.

15%

Responsible for annual technical task list review and updates

Create the annual Soil Sampling Plan with assistance.

Provide a breakdown of fertilizer costs by budget account

Provide a breakdown of spray costs by budget account

With assistance, generate the annual compost and cover crop plan for internal vineyards.

With cooperation of vineyard managers and supervisors, manage chemical product stock.

With assistance, generate the annual fertilizer and pesticide plan and purchase.

10%

Accountable for maturity result dissemination, harvest scheduling, and fruit delivery coordination.

Enter JDE Harvest Estimates as required.

In cooperation maintain the annual harvest schedule & tracking program.

Bachelors (4 year) degree in Agriculture, Environmental, or related science.

3-5 years viticulture experience

Knowledge/experience with pest identification and vine nutrition

GIS system use and basic maintenance

Valid drivers license

Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate to advanced)

Viticulture

Equivalent horticulture or related plant science

Advanced GIS diploma/certificate

Knowledge in high end wine grape growing

Knowledge/experience with Integrated Pest Management and sustainable grape growing

Computer skills with GIS software

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Pesticide applicators license an asset

Ability to work well independently; must be willing to work a flexible schedule especially during harvest; must be willing to work adverse weather conditions