Harvest Cellar Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  CedarCreek Estate Winery (http://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca)

  Kelowna, British Columbia

2023 Harvest Cellar Hand
Job Type: Seasonal (August – November 2023)
Location: CedarCreek Estate Winery, Kelowna, B.C.

CedarCreek Estate Winery:
At CedarCreek Estate Winery, everything we do comes back to one goal: to create and share distinctive, cool climate wines. As we know, great wine comes from a balanced and thriving vineyard.  Our commitment to organic farming builds a deep connection to the land and allows us to make wines that are vibrant and bright- a pure expression of the North Okanagan. With this pursuit we are thrilled to announce that CedarCreek Estate Winery is the winner of the coveted ‘Winery of the Year’ title at the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards.

Our Culture:
We’re dreamers. We dream big and achieve big. Anyone who shares our commitment to raise the bar and take the uncharted path will achieve big things with us. Each person plays a key role, yet we’re always a team. It’s about collective success and we know the importance of celebrating wins, even the little ones along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Ferment management (temperature control, inoculation, cap management, monitoring nutrient status, punch downs and pump overs)
• Identifying and reducing potential microbial issues – grapes, must, and bulk wine
• Grape processing, fermentations, pressings, racking, transfers, blending, topping, wine aging, wine treatments, bottling, barrel maintenance
• Sanitation, clean grape processing equipment, sanitize tanks, barrel cleaning, barrel stacking, and overall cleanliness of the cellar
• Operating presses, destemmers, punch down systems, pump over systems, barrel washers, ozone machines, pumps, heating & cooling systems, solenoids, control stats, draining and pressing.

What You Have

• University degree in Oenology/Winemaking or applicable Science Related Field; Diploma in Oenology/Winemaking or applicable Science Related field considered an asset
• Ideally a minimum of 1 harvest experience, preferably 2 with one international
• Proficient in operation of all production equipment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time
• Strong computer literacy experienced with MS Office and the ability to learn and use company wine inventory system (Vintrace)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

 

At CedarCreek, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today at cedarcreek.bc.ca/Work-With-Us/

 

 

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