GIS & Vineyard Systems Technician

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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.

We are leading Canada in organic and sustainable practices, and the Okanagan may well have the largest percentage of certified organic vineyards of any wine producing region in the world. We have soils that are more alive, vines that are healthier and stronger, and grapes that have increased flavours and varietal character, and as a result, wines that stand out even more.

The GIS & Vineyard Systems Technician will be the company lead on GIS and vineyard technology and will support Sebastian Farms team members in their goal to continually strive for the highest quality outcome and excellence in planting, growing, and harvesting.

Core Duties And Responsibilities:

• Maintain and provide vineyard systems/technical support to viticultural team
• Provide mapping and remote sensing services to viticultural team
• Work closely with viticultural team to design vineyards including working with topography datasets
• In-field data collection including working with Trimble GPS products
• In-field imagery capture using drones and multispectral/thermal cameras
• Develop and maintain GIS datasets (within server and cloud environments) as the primary source of vineyard data that feeds all other systems
• Responsible for researching and trialing new agriculture technology and its application in vineyards
• Responsible for taking initiative and owning innovation within GIS and vineyard technology field
• Other projects and mapping as requested

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in GIS (agriculture industry experience preferred)
• Completed Bachelors/Diploma in Geographic Information Systems or similar field
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with a diverse team
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, business units, and geographies
• Physical ability and willingness to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions
• Willingness to travel throughout Okanagan Valley and surrounding area

Nice To Have:

• Experience with drones and photogrammetry software
• Experience with agriculture technologies (robotics, automation, machine learning, precision farming, etc.)

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