Winemaker/Viticulturist
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Naramata,
British Columbia
Exciting opportunity to work directly with a Master of Wine who is also a university-trained winemaker/viticulturist. As our company grows, we need to expand our team. We are a small, dynamic, fast-growing, organic focused winery, looking for a good fit for our team.
About Daydreamer:
Family-owned and operated since 2013, we farm all our grapes organically, with a focus on sustainability. We have a hands-off approach to winemaking, creating world-class natural wines from some of the best sites in the valley. Our winemaker (co-owner) holds the prestigious Master of Wine designation.
Qualifications:
• Oenology/Viticulture degree/diploma and/or 2 years’ practical experience
• Friendly, easy-going personality with a good sense of humour
• Organized and detail oriented
• Experience in cellar operations including laboratory.
• Vineyard experience required.
• Organic farming experience would be an asset
• Forklift experience necessary
• Tractor experience an asset
• Mechanical skills in relation to winery and vineyard equipment maintenance an asset
• Valid drivers’ licence
• Ability to work in Canada required
• Fit and healthy with the ability to lift 80 pounds
Responsibilities:
• Reports directly to owners.
• Assisting with all winery and vineyard operations
• Maintain cellar operations, including record keeping
• Performing lab analysis
• Blending trials
• Additions
• Cleaning tanks, barrels, equipment, and winery
• Work with contract bottling and/or filtration companies
• Work planning, ordering and scheduling
• Vineyard work during the growing season and pruning in the off season
• Tasting and marketing when required
Compensation:
• Health benefits
• Wine allowance
• Attractive salary
• Generous time off in the off season