Assistant Wine & Cider Maker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Responsibility Area

Description

Vineyard & Orchard

• assist in planning and executing vineyard and orchard operations from pruning to harvest under the direction of the operations manager
• strong skills in the operation of tractors and other farm equipment and their maintenance as well as a mechanical aptitude.  Perform tractor operations such as spraying, mowing and post auguring
• vineyard and orchard infrastructure maintenance – post/trellis/fencing/irrigation
• maintain, upgrade, and operate irrigation systems and other vineyard infrastructure
• coordinate harvest logistics
• maintain grounds at winery, event sites and on-site residences

Winery & Cidery  

§ assist in all aspects of winery and cidery operations from fruit harvest to packaging under the direction of the winemaker and cider-maker, maintaining quality throughout the process

§ this will include fermentation, racking, filtration, carbonation, bottling, and pasteurization

§ clean and fill kegs

§ assist in loading and unloading trucks with forklift and movement of pallets throughout facility

§ operating pumps, de-stemmers, press and all other equipment related to the production of wine and cider

§ taking temperatures and samples for laboratory analysis

§ making material additions to juice, wine or cider as directed 

§ following high standards of cleaning and sanitizing of processing equipment as directed

§ maintain regular housekeeping and an organized workspace at all times for the entire winery and cidery

§ Report damage and faults as required

§ giving tours as needed

§ Available to work long days and weeks during harvest

§ Participate in offsite activities to help promote our wine and cider

§ “Wine and Cider is fun” so a good character and love of the craft is of utmost importance

§ perform all other duties as assigned

Coaching and Training

·    Lead and supervise a team of seasonal workers in the vineyard, orchard and Christmas tree farm

·    Identify and implement individual training needs

·    Assist with onboarding as required

·    Offer real time guidance and support

Teamwork and Collaboration

·    Assist with creating a positive workplace environment

·    Exhibit positive collegial behaviors

·    Foster teamwork, trust and collaboration

·    Participate in structured workplace discussions

Administration

·    Complete Cellar Operations Worksheets in a timely and accurate manner

·    Complete accurate time and attendance records

·    Ensure equipment logs are completed in an accurate and timely manner

·    Assist with inventory as required

·    Adequately fill out timesheets and review employee timesheets

Health & Safety

§ promoting a Health & Safety culture by learning & following safe work procedures

§ working in compliance with our Health, Safety and Environmental Program 

§ Conduct pre-shift safety meetings

§ Conduct monthly safety meetings

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory:

·    Certificate, Diploma, Degree in Oenology/ Winemaking

·    Cellar Experience

·    Vineyard/Orchard Experience

·    Clean Driver’s License

·    Tractor, Forklift & Skid Steer Operation Experience

·    Valid SIN or work permit number

·    Work with limited to no supervision

Preferred:

·    BSc in Oenology and Viticulture

·    Excavator Operation Experience

·    Mechanical aptitude

·    Experience driving pickup truck with trailer