Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
West Kelowna,
British Columbia
Mission Hill Family Estate has long been regarded a jewel of the British Columbia wine industry; from the organic and regenerative farming of our vineyards to our award-winning wines and world class hospitality, we are driven by the relentless pursuit of excellence at every turn.
Based out of Mission Hill Family Estate, the Winemaker plays a critical role in our premium winemaking practices across our portfolio of award-winning wines and brands, specifically, Mission Hill Family Estate and Road 13 Vineyards. Reporting to the Chief Winemaker, we are looking for a high potential leader with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement in winemaking, process, equipment and maintenance.
Accountabilities & Impact:
- Direct and oversee the daily wine-making functions, from grape processing, fermentation management, final blending and bottling.
- Select fruit for each tier, beginning with farming protocols, picking decisions, fruit processing, and fermentation/winemaking techniques in order for each tier to possess a unique / differentiated style and flavor characteristics.
- Design wine production and methods to meet existing and future quality objectives and opportunities.
- Mentor and manage the growing winemaking team within Mission Hill Family Estate as well as influence the greater winemaking team.
- Represent the winery and the company at promotional activities and in-market.
Skills & Experiences Needed:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in Enology or Science from an accredited university.
- Minimum 5 years winemaking experience and understanding of premium winemaking processes, both technical and practical.
- Minimum of 2 years people leadership experience
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Viticulture, Marketing & Operations
At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:
Sense of Urgency
- We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
- You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today
Authenticity
- We value authenticity because we need to stay real
- You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions
Simplicity
- We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
- You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area
Humility
- We value humility; there is no room for egos here
- You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other
Trust
- We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
- You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down
Mark Anthony is committed to hiring, engaging, and growing qualified, talented, and motivated team members at every level of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 -$120,000 annually complemented by a bonus plan; the base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
As part of our Total Rewards program, we are also proud to offer:
Access to company-matched RRSP contributions
Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24/7 access to care and support for you and your family
Parental Leave top-up
Paid time off
Training and development to build a fulfilling career
How To Apply
If you are interested, please apply on our website:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MAR5000MAG/JobBoard/7f6d631c-ce80-4f99-bd9c-27666e2347ba/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=15463ff5-3a5c-4f19-860b-9529b79bc41d