Vintage Cellar Hands

Filled
Unsworth Vineyards

Location

Mill Bay, British Columbia, British Columbia

Hourly Wage

$24+

Job Type

Temporary

Job Overview

Unsworth Vineyards is looking for seasonal positions for the Cellar/Crushpad and Lab during the 2026 Vintage.

Located in the burgeoning and idyllic region of the Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, our winery is focused on producing premium, cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sparkling wines in a brand-new facility completed in 2025.

In addition to working on Unsworth wines, successful candidates will assist in custom crush winemaking and experience multiple winemaking styles. We offer a dynamic workplace with passionate, thoughtful and expert colleagues offering opportunities for learning and development.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

·         Have a passion for cool climate wines (especially the above-mentioned varieties/styles).

·         Be legally allowed to work in Canada (please note that only applicants who already hold a valid Canadian work visa or are Canadian citizens/permanent residents will be considered).

·         Be available to work long hours, evenings and weekends during peak seasons.

·         Have a “can do” attitude, honest, reliable and hard-working.

·         Be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.

·         Work well independently and with a team.

·         Have excellent attention to detail and record keeping skills

·         Have good time management skills.

Preferred, but not mandatory qualifications:

·         Minimum of 2 vintages worked in a winery

·         Forklift operating experience

·         BSc., diploma or certificate in winemaking or related science field

·         Trade skills: plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, etc.

·         Laboratory skills

Compensation

Compensation:

·         $24+ hourly, based on experience

Perks:

·         Meal during long days/fruit receival

·         Employee discount on wine

Duration: 8 weeks with potential to extend and/or early start. Potential for a permanent position for a candidate with the right skills and fit.

Typical timing: Beginning of Sep to the end of Oct.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: February 6th

Please submit CV and references to maddy@unsworthvineyards.com

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