Enologist (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Summerhill Estate Winery Co (http://www.summerhill.bc.ca)

  Kelowna, British Columbia

 

Summerhill Pyramid Winery is a 35,000+ case Organic winery producing sparkling, white, red, Late Harvest and Icewine located in Kelowna, BC. 

We are looking for a “corky” Enologist to join our team. While experience is an asset this is a great opportunity for someone hoping to take the next step in their career. This position is full time, year round, with extended hours during busy period such as harvest. It reports directly to the winemaker.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to 

-           Keeping records on all wines from grape sample to bottling

-           Work with winemaker to improve lab

-           work with organic certifier, BCWA, and BCGGC

-          Clean and organize lab

-           Lab tests including but not limited to SO2, pH, V.A., T.A., brix, MLF.

-          Inoculation of must

-          Additions to fermenting wine

-          Cellar work when required

-           Data Entry

-          A variety of other tasks

Requirements:

-          Positive attitude and ability to work in a team

-          Ability to meet physical demands of position including lifting up to 50lbs, standing for long periods of time, working outside in varying weather conditions, and comfortable with heights

-          Punctual and ability to get oneself to work

-          Must be able to work long and flexible hours

-          Must be legally permitted to work in Canada

-          A degree or diploma in winemaking or other related field

Can be an asset:

-          Forklift experience

-          Able to work nights

-          Confined space training

-          OSHA approved First Aid any level

-          Lab experience

-          Organic winemaking experience

To apply email Michael at [email protected] subject “enologist posting”

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Only potential candidate will be contacted

 

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