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Harvest Cellar Hand 2017 (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Rockway Vineyards (http://www.rockway.net)

  Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

  • 2017 HARVEST CELLAR HAND

Rockway Vineyards is an award-winning craft winery located in the Twenty Mile Bench Sub Appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.  In addition to the winery, other amenities include a casual bistro style restaurant, banquet facility and 18-hole golf course. 

We are currently seeking a wine passionate individual to join our team for the 2017 harvest.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with our winemaker, offering them thorough exposure into all aspects of our vineyard and winemaking operations.  Start date will be early September and end date will be determined based on later ripening varieties and tasks at hand.  There is potential for permanent employment following harvest.

 

Qualifications include but not limited to:

-       Education in oenology/viticulture

-       Previous cellar experience is an asset

-       Forklift trained/certified

 

Requirements include but not limited to:

-       Some vineyard labour if required

-       Pre-harvest field sampling

-       Lab Analysis of juice and wine (brix, pH, TA, VA, Free SO2)

-       Processing of fruit (crushing, pressing and additions to juice)

-       Processing of juice (settling, racking, inoculations)

-       Fermentation mgmt. (daily brix monitoring, nutrient additions, pump overs, etc.)

-       Post fermentation additions, pressing and barrel work

 

Candidates must:

  • Carry a valid drivers license
  • Willing and able to lift heavy items (50lbs)
  • Legal to work in Canada
  • Responsible for own transportation and accommodation
  • Be punctual and willing to work long hours including evenings and weekends
  • Carry a positive attitude towards work and others
  • Adhere to health and safety protocols

 

·         Compensation is commensurate with experience

·         Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview

 

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