Job Description: Arterra Wines Canada and our Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Winery is a full-service operation from harvest through to final distribution; operating year-round and producing some of the industry’s most awarded wines. As a Vintage Cellar Hand, you will work closely with our Winemaking team during the harvest season in the creation of our award-winning BC VQA wines. Key Responsibilities: Grape processing: Grape and juice reception, destemming, crushing, and pressing. Fermentation management: Inoculations, nutrient additions, sampling, pump overs, punch downs, sugar monitoring, and digging out of fermenters. Cellar work: Barrel work, racking, product transfers, product blending, and product additions. Cellar sanitation: Tank & barrel cleaning, and general cleaning of facility and winery equipment. Follow all safety procedures as directed by standard operating procedures. Work order completion and compliance. Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided). Inventory control. Job Requirements The ideal candidate will possess: High school diploma minimum Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail Strong team player Good problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required Ability to work shifts/weekends Knowledge of safe cellar practices, including safe handling of chemicals Ability to be trained in confined space entry and forklift operation Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations Ability to lift 55 lbs. Ability to work at heights Additional Information Limited staff accommodation is possible for duration of Harvest Your own transportation is required You will need a valid work permit for Canada (Canadian Working Holiday Visa) \ No labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will be undertaken Target dates for employment would be August 18th to October 31st We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.
