Cellar Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Tawse Winery (http://www.tawsewinery.ca)

  Vineland, Ontario

 

 

Tawse Winery is Canada’s Winery of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016). We produce certified Bio-dynamic and Organic wines from over 200 acres of premium Niagara vineyards. Our portfolio includes a large traditional method sparkling wine program, world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as Riesling and Cabernet Franc. As part of our production team, you will also work with wines from our sister winery Redstone. Our production also includes cider and many other exciting new projects. We produce approximately 40,000 cases of product each year.

 

We are currently looking for highly motivated and hard working Cellar Hands for the 2017 harvest. The work term will be 8-12 weeks from September 2017, with potential for an extended work term.

 

The role includes all aspects of winemaking and is very hands on. You may be involved in fruit receival, sorting, pump overs/punch downs, fermentation monitoring, pressing, barrel work, winery sanitation, as well as other winery related jobs.

 

Required:

Previous vintage experience

Exceptional attention to detail

Able to work in a dynamic fast paced team environment

Ability to problem solve

Communicate with supervisors and others

Strong adherence to safety and operational procedures

Able to lift 20kg

Willing and able to work extended hours, any day of the week

Must be a Canadian Citizen - or - have residency status - or -  

Must have a valid ‘Working Holiday Visa’ for Canada.

No Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will be under taken. 

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp

 

Assets:

University or College Degree in Oenology and Viticulture

Forklift experience

Full drivers licence and clean driving record

Comfortable driving Light Trucks (up to 11,000kg)

 

Other info:

On-site accommodation is available, located 2.8 km from all amenities

Meals included during work hours

 

Please include your Resume and two most recent references with E-mail addresses

 

Email ONLY please.

 

Rene: [email protected]

 

For more information www.tawsewinery.ca

 

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