Cellar Harvest Intern
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Oliver,
British Columbia
We are now hiring Interns for the upcoming 2020 Harvest. This position runs approximately between September 1, 2019 through December 28, 2019, with the potential to be extended through March 2021 if required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grape Processing: Grape and Juice Reception, Destemming, Crushing, and Pressing,
- Commitment to quality with attention to detail and ability to maintain an organized workplace
- Dependable, and self-starting.
- Able to work long hours and irregular shifts including weekends and statutory holidays
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to lift 55lbs
- Eligible to work in Canada - No LMIA will be undertaken
Job Requirements:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in appropriate science related discipline (Wine and viticulture preferred) programs.
- Commitment to quality with attention to detail and ability to maintain an organized workplace
- Dependable, and self-starting.
- Able to work long hours and irregular shifts including weekends and statutory holidays
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to lift 55lbs
- Eligible to work in Canada - LMIA will not be undertaken
- Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures, safe cellar practices, and the ability to be trained in confined space entry and exit procedures
Benefits:
Housing and local transportation provided.
About:
Burrowing Owl Vineyards (1993) and Estate Winery (1997) were developed by the Wyse family with a vision to produce ultra-premium BC-VQA wines that represent the best characteristics of the region. Burrowing Owl obtains most of our fruit from our 220 acre vineyards. The production facility is located 10km south of the town of Oliver and located among some of the Estate's oldest and most prized vineyard blocks. The Okanagan vineyards are planted in Bordeaux and Burgundy varieties as well as Pinot Gris, Syrah and a Viognier. The Similkameen vineyards are exclusively Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
The overriding philosophy of the winery is and has always been to use proven traditional winemaking methods to best express the terroir, in harmony with state-of-the art facilities and equipment, careful scientific evaluation and a dedicated winemaking team. Sustainable practices and environmental initiatives are valued highly at Burrowing Owl and the owners participate actively to advance these causes.
How To Apply
Attention Chris
Fax: +1(250) 498 0621
