Harvest Assistant - 2025 (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Trail Estate Winery (http://www.trailestate.com)

  Prince Edward County, Ontario

Trail Estate Winery is an exciting and dynamic winery located in Prince Edward County. We make many zero additive wines like pet nats and orange wines as well as classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We farm our vineyard sustainably, growing premium grapes on beautiful limestone soils. 

We are looking for passionate harvest assistant, ideally with at least 3 years experience for our 2025 harvest. The position starts September 1 to November 15, with the possibility for extension depending on the season. 

The ideal candidate will have cellar experience and be able to follow verbal and written instructions from the winemaker. General cellar tasks will include sampling, harvesting, lab analyses, receiving and processing fruit, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, bottling and recording daily tasks. Attention to detail and cleanliness are exceptionally important. 

As we are a small winery with a very small team, the ideal candidate will have a positive attitude. There will be many odd jobs required, but plenty of experience. Physically the candidate will be able lift up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time and work outside in varying weather conditions. Schedule is 12 hours per day, 6 days/week. 

Further experience that would be a bonus
• Forklift and tractor experience
• Formal winemaking education
• Smart serve
• First Aid

Please include a short cover letter, explaining why you would be great for this role!

 

 

 

Compensation is commensurate with experience and/or ability.

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