Harvest Cellar Hand - 2025 Vintage
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Contract
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Oliver,
British Columbia
Now Hiring: Harvest Cellar Hand
Location: Hester Creek Estate Winery – Oliver, BC
Employment Type: Seasonal (September to mid-November 2025)
Join the Hester Creek Harvest Team!
Hester Creek Estate Winery is seeking one more motivated and hard-working Harvest Cellar Hand to join our team for the 2025 vintage. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cellar operations at one of the Okanagan’s most iconic estate wineries.
Please Note: Applicants must already have a valid Canadian work visa or be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with grape receiving, sorting, and processing
- Perform pump-overs, punch-downs, racking, and transfers
- Operate cellar equipment including pumps, presses, and hoses
- Clean and sanitize tanks, equipment, and work areas
- Perform barrel work including filling, emptying, and cleaning
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Support other harvest tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work visa)
- Previous harvest or winery experience is an asset but not required
- Physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs and work long hours, including evenings and weekends
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment
Employment Details
- Start Date: Early September 2025
- End Date: Mid-November 2025
- Wage: $22 to $24, based on experience.
- Perks include a fun, fast-paced team environment and staff wine benefits!
To Apply:
Send your resume and a short introduction to [email protected] with the subject line:
“Harvest 2025 – Cellar Hand Application”
Be part of something exceptional this vintage at Hester Creek Estate Winery!
$22 to $24 an hour + overtime
Based on experience.