Viticulturist

6 months ago


Kentville, Canada Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation Full time

Perennia is looking for a Viticulturist to work with Nova Scotia's amazing growers and winemakers. As a key member of our team, you will provide specialized production advice and expert guidance to wine and grape growers across the province. If you are a budding viticulturist with the goal of being part of developing our impressive wine region, we are also offering a unique opportunity to be mentored by a one of Canada's leading viticulture specialists.

Nova Scotia is a thriving wine region and home of the Tidal Bay appellation, a one-of-a-kind for North America. Helping Nova Scotia's wine-grape industry continue to grow by being part of an interdisciplinary team at Perennia is a unique opportunity for a professional who wants to make a huge impact and be part of the next chapter in building Nova Scotia's legacy for innovative and award winning wines (winesofnovascotia.ca)

The Viticulturist is a high-profile position and will be instrumental in moving the industry forward as a globally-recognized wine region.

They must be able to work effectively with a variety of industry groups, government representatives and clients under mínimal supervision. And, be skilled at imparting information and have current knowledge in a wide range of production areas including grape growing, technology innovations, pest management, cool climate varietals and emerging trends.