Assistant Winemaker | Vineyard Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Penticton,
British Columbia
Assistant Winemaker | Vineyard Hand
Pentâge Winery – a well-established, family-owned premium winery located in Penticton, BC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. You will be involved in viticulture and winemaking A-Z.
An excellent opportunity for the right individual interested in working in the cellar as well as the vineyard – you possess a good understanding of all aspects of the cellar operation, enjoy managing and performing viticulture tasks, detailed oriented and eager to learn and grow. The successful candidate will have the chance to experience small lot winemaking with numerous vinifera cultivars some of which are rare in B.C.
Requirements for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Experience and the ability to perform day-to-day cellar tasks (laboratory knowledge would be an asset)
Ability to run a crush pad, receiving grapes, pressing, destemming/crushing, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment
Proficient in cellar tasks such as tank/barrel cleaning and sanitizing, punch downs, pump overs, monitoring ferments, racking and transfers, wine additions, barrel work, blending, fining, filtering, and bottling
Experience and knowledge of viticulture and the ability to manage and perform vineyard tasks
Experience in monitoring grapes, grape sampling and lab analysis for maturity and harvesting
Maintain up-to-date thorough wine records (excel and word)
Attention to detail, have strong communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Mechanical skills in relation to winery equipment maintenance and upkeep – would be an asset
Applicant must be able to lift 50lbs+
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years winery and vineyard experience
Technical Degree/Diploma in Winemaking or Oenology an asset
Enjoys working individually as well as part of the team
Ability to operate forklift and tractor is an asset
Valid driver’s license is required
Must be eligible to work in Canada and fluent in English (spoken and written)
Please email your CV in confidence.
Company benefits package offered and salary according to experience. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. Thank you.