Property Superintendent, South

Role: Property Superintendent, South
Location: CheckMate Artisanal Winery, Oliver, British Columbia

At Iconic Wineries of British Columbia, we are the stewards of some of Canada's most iconic luxury estate wineries, including Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery. Nestled in the breathtaking Okanagan Valley, these properties are recognized not only for world-class wines, but also for exceptional architecture, hospitality, craftsmanship, and guest experiences. Our estate wineries remain a reflection of our passion for creating remarkable places that inspire people and stand the test of time.

The Opportunity

The Property Superintendent, South is responsible for the care, reliability, presentation, and continual improvement of CheckMate Artisanal Winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Liquidity Wines, and Red Barn at Jagged Rock and seasonal worker housing in the area. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced construction superintendent or senior facilities professional who combines strong construction expertise with a proactive approach to facility stewardship.

Working closely with winery operations, winemaking, hospitality teams, contractors, and Facilities and Development leadership, this role oversees repair and maintenance activities, and improvement projects. The successful candidate will ensure properties operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while protecting the architectural integrity and luxury guest experience that define our estates.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Own the overall condition, reliability, safety, and presentation of winery buildings, facilities, infrastructure, and equipment across assigned properties.
• Lead field activities related to new projects, repairs and maintenance
• Manage contractors, service providers, and preventative maintenance agreements, including scope development, procurement, performance oversight, and relationship management.
• Work closely with Project Managers during pre-construction and construction, as needed
• Schedule field activities
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, controls, utilities, well-water systems, and fire/life safety infrastructure.
• Partner with winery, winemaking, and hospitality teams to prioritize facility needs and deliver a seamless luxury guest experience with minimal operational disruption.
• Champion workplace and construction safety by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and fire protection requirements.
• Participate in emergency response, on-call support, inspections, and hands-on maintenance activities to ensure continuous facility operations.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, Facilities Superintendent, Building Superintendent, or senior facilities professional.
• Proven experience managing contractors, maintenance operations, capital projects, and multiple concurrent priorities.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential construction practices, architectural finishes, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, controls, utilities, building envelope systems, and fire/life-safety systems.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing preventative maintenance programs and service contracts.
• Experience using CMMS or work-order management systems; Maintenance Connection experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of workplace and construction safety requirements and best practices.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to balance operational priorities, stakeholder needs, schedule requirements, quality standards, and cost considerations.
• Red Seal Carpentry certification, construction supervision training, engineering education, or equivalent technical training is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting premium hospitality environments, wineries, resorts, hotels, luxury residential properties, or architecturally significant projects is considered an asset.
• Available for standby coverage, emergency callouts, and occasional evening or weekend work when required.

Why Join Us?

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia 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 $90,000 - $105,000 annually, complemented by a bonus plan. 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:

• Monthly Employee Wine Program
• Health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24/7 access to a primary care physician via Lumino Health
• Paid time off
• An extensive offering of world leading learning and development programs to empower your career development – in-person and digital offerings with internationally renowned resources like Franklin Covey and Lumina.

We are growing a lasting legacy in the wine industry, with people first. Apply now!

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