Harvest Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Okanagan Falls,
British Columbia
2023 Harvest Cellar Hand
Job Type: Temporary (August – December 2023)
Liquidity Wines
Okanagan Falls, British Columbia
About Us:
Located in Okanagan Falls, the Heart of Wine Country, Liquidity offers an artisan approach to winemaking - taking you on a journey of the senses that captures the art of winemaking from grape to glass in a stunning space with incredible views. Time is spent enjoying these finer things in life, while in the vineyard care is taken to carefully hand-harvest the best fruit and artfully blend them into fine wines.
Who We Are:
A little fun goes a long way. Fun breeds creativity, which in turn inspires collaboration. We believe laughter, gratitude and raising a glass are the bonds that build our teams. We’re here for each other always because every person on our team matters in a very real way. We end our days already excited about tomorrow.
As our Harvest Cellar Hand, you will…
- 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 We’re Looking For:
- 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
What’s in it for you?!
- Discounts at our Iconic Wineries of British Columbia including Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Road 13 Vineyards and CheckMate Artisanal Winery
- Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic leadership and winemaking team
- Ongoing on the job training and commitment to wine education
If this sounds like you, send your resume to [email protected].
