2017 Harvest Interns (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery (http://www.hiddenbench.com)

  Beamsville, Ontario

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and motivated persons for 2017 Vintage Cellar Hand / Intern and Laboratory positions to help us achieve our goals. Our varietal focus is on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling as well as a small volume of Bordeaux whites and reds. You will gain experience working with organically certified, ultra-premium, cool-climate fruit as well as New World and Traditional winemaking techniques and styles.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  •  Assist the winemaker with sampling in the vineyard, a well as other tasks assigned to the vineyard
  •  Perform juice and wine analysis
  •  Perform cellar duties, including operating and maintaining equipment, hand sorting, supervising on the sorting line, forklift operation, pressing, barrel work, cellar cleaning, etc.
  •  Carry out proper techniques for cleaning, sanitising and storing wine equipment as well as operational set-ups for routine winery work, such as processing, wine and juice transfers and tank preparations
  •  Carry out specific functions in the cellar during harvest, including, but not limited to the following: punch downs/pump overs, juice racking, additions to fermenting barrels and tanks, barrel filling and/or emptying and cleaning
  •  Properly and accurately complete work orders and other tracking documents
  •  Follow standard operating procedures in the performance of all cellar activities to ensure that maximum productivity and wine quality goals are achieved
  •  Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  •  Demonstrate high levels of detail in all aspects of your work
  •  Additional duties as assigned

This is a temporary full time position for the 2017 harvest. If you are a hard worker, enjoy physical labour and want to work in a cool climate region, please send your resume and cover letter.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Skills

  •  University or College qualification in Viticulture and Oenology
  •  Previous cellar experience required
  •  Ability to work in a team with all winery employees
  •  Willingness to work extended and flexible hours when necessary
  •  Licensed fork lift operators preferred
  •  Must be able to lift 20kg on a regular basis

Start to finish:

Beginning of September to end of November

(Vintage dependant)

Compensation and further information:

Hourly wage based on experience
Accommodation at the winery is available
The winery is located 2.5km outside the town of Beamsville and all amenities easily accessible
Travel insurance required
Must be eligible to work in Canada (Working Holiday Program Only)

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

How To Apply

Contact Information:

Alex Baines

Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery
4152 Locust Lane
Beamsville
Ontario
L0R 1B2
Canada

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 905 563 8700 (Ext.30)
Fax: 905 563 8705

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