#BeExtraordinary
At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
We are seeking extraordinary, enthusiastic Harvest Interns to join our Gray Monk Winery team for the Harvest period. Perched above Okanagan Lake with stunning panoramic views of mountains, vineyards and the lake, Gray Monk Estate Winery offers guests a true taste, or sip, of the Okanagan lifestyle. With a bustling wine boutique, a full-service banquet facility and a world-class restaurant, the winery is equipped to host guests for all occasions. Gray Monk Estate is comprised of 75 acres of lush vineyards overlooking Okanagan Lake, in addition to premium grapes sourced throughout the Okanagan Valley, to produce some of the world's finest wines.
Reporting into the Cellar Master, as the Harvest Intern you will be working as part of the team assisting and supporting the Cellarmaster with general winery work including wine movements, wine treatments, barrel work and sanitation of tanks, hoses, pipelines and general cleaning.
We are looking for teammates with:
- High School Diploma or equivalent combined with experience in all aspects of crush work including previous barrel experience
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and with a team, in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on quality, accuracy and timeliness
- Excellent safety, work performance and attendance record
- Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations, operating procedures and company policies
- Ability to prioritize and able to adapt to changing priorities Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and willingness to work flexible hours when needed
- Forklift driving certification an asset
- Understanding current COVID 19 Protocol as well compliance with work safe practices
- Foreign workers must have appropriate VISA
These teammates will be accountable for:
- Operating equipment to crush, press and process grapes
- Monitoring press pans, lees filter, cleaning crusher & presses
- Adding additions to juice and wine, as well transferring juice and wine volumes using a variety of pumps and hoses
- Cleaning and sanitation of tanks, processing equipment, and the winery
- May be required to operate equipment to perform pulsair aeration of tanks and/or pump overs and punch downs
- Following written and/or oral procedures and policies, reporting any deviations
- Reading, understanding, and completing paperwork efficiently and accurately
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, as well following current WorkSafe regulations
- Must have a valid Work VISA to work in Canada
*Please submit a detailed resume outlining your qualifications as soon as possible.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. .
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.