Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Tinhorn Creek Vineyards (http://www.tinhorn.com/)

  Oliver, British Columbia

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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 Winemaker to join our team.  Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver, BC is one of the Okanagan’s most innovative and environmentally sustainable estate wineries with an extensive health and safety program. We are a 450-ton winery in the heart of the South Okanagan wine region, with vineyards on both the Golden Mile Bench and the Black Sage Bench. We produce roughly 50:50 white and red, and our two unique vineyard sites allow us to grow both Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals in addition to a dash of Syrah and Gewurztraminer.  We employ a basic and natural wine making approach and have a small but skilled team you would enjoy working with.

Reporting to the Senior Winemaker, South Okanagan your responsibilities will include the management of the day to day operation of the winery and implementing best in class initiatives.  In addition, you will participate in internal and external events related to Marketing/Sales, Public Relations initiatives, Corporate Operations Management Team, and industry activities.

 

We are looking for a teammate with:

  • Winemaking and/or Viticulture qualification, or related science degree, combined with three (3) years’ experience in Winemaking and Cellar Operations
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills; exceptional communication skills
  • Passionate, driven, and has a winning attitude
  • Strong understanding of what contributes to wine quality

 

This teammate will be accountable for:

  • Working with the Senior Winemaker and Tinhorn Creek Team, managing the daily operation of the winery
  • Leadership and management of cellar staff including training, developing a harvest strategy, and training and work assignment
  • Assisting with development of vision and strategy for winery including implementing Best in Class initiatives
  • Working with viticulture, sales, and marketing to improve wine quality, brand innovation and sales performance
  • Assisting with capital planning, procurement and equipment commissioning as required, as well mmanaging and monitoring the operating budget
  • Planning, scheduling, and executing bottling plan, including managing all bottling and shipping logistics
  • Fermentation management; management of Barrel inventory and laboratory analysis review
  • Blending/Stabilization/Filtration in accordance with Blending Sessions and Bottling schedule; Process Stream planning and execution
  • Participating in tastings and sensory panels and actively work to expand on an award-winning program
  • Developing and supporting public relations initiatives (internal and external)
  • Representing Tinhorn Creek Winery at various conferences, associations, and other related agencies
  • Understanding and following safe work procedures and practices

 

*Please submit a detailed resume outlining your qualifications no later than June 4, 2021

  

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. 

How To Apply

To apply to this job position, please visit https://andrewpeller.prevueaps.com/jobs/165640-56219.html

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