Contract Assistant Winemaker
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Who We Are: At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we're looking for people who do the same.
We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
We are currently recruiting for a detail orientated, quality focused, passionate team player to fill a 6 month contract position of Contract Production Assistant Winemaker for Arterra Wines Canada. This will be a 4-month contract. The Role As our Contract Production Assistant Winemaker you will work in partnership with our Winemaker and will ensure wine quality is maintained at all stages of the winemaking process.
Key Responsibilities
- Day to day cellar and winery management; support winemaker with writing, distribution and completion of work orders and updating cellar management system as required.
- Help the Winemaker plan and oversee all aspects from racking to filtration, as well as barrel management
- Work with Winemaker and Cellar Supervisor to ensure a clean, organized, well-maintained and safe cellar and winery
- Work with Cellar Supervisor & Winemaker to ensure all equipment is in good repair and schedule regular maintenance as needed
- Schedule all required lab work, review and recommend follow up action
- Responsible for calculating and performing SO2 adjustments to winemakers targets
- Management of winery supplies, components and other items as required.
- Harvest Coordination & Leadership (People & Wine)
- Staging all Grape receiving, crushing, pressing and wine production operations
- Leadership, supervision and coaching of seasonal harvest crew
- Support bottling and packaging as needed
- Assist in educational tastings and tours of the facility when needed and available
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the winemaking process and procedures
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Oenology and Viticulture an asset
- 2-3 years winery cellar/winery experience
- Strong understanding and ability to use technology
- Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail.
- Results orientated with an ability to prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting.
- Knowledge and proven ability to follow safe cellar practices and operating procedures
- Teamwork and customer service skills.
- Ability to work shift work including weekends (Specifically during Harvest)
- Can occasionally involve work outside in cold and wet / snowy conditions
- Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain an organized workplace.
- Ability to lift 55 lbs.
Compensation: Budgeted Range - $60,335.00 - $78,081.00.
The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.
The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
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.
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.
About Arterra Wines Canada
As the country’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines, our core purpose is what drives why we do what we do: we believe creating wine is a shared passion. Enjoying wine, a shared pleasure.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
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.
En tant que premier producteur et distributeur de vins canadiens et importés primés et reconnus dans le monde entier, notre objectif principal est ce qui nous pousse à faire ce que nous faisons : nous pensons que la création de vin est une passion partagée. Apprécier le vin, un plaisir partagé.
OÙ NOUS EN SOMMES AUJOURD'HUI
Notre mission est simple : créer des marques que les gens aiment. En fait, sept des 20 marques les plus importantes au Canada font fièrement partie de la famille Arterra Wines Canada : Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino et Kim Crawford.
Nous avons plus de 140 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie vinicole canadienne, avec cinq domaines viticoles à travers le pays et plus de 1 700 acres de vignobles de première qualité. Nous connaissons la viticulture et ses dernières innovations et, surtout, nous savons ce que les consommateurs canadiens recherchent dans une bouteille de vin.
Contract Assistant Winemaker
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Who We Are: At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we're looking for people who do the same.
We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
We are currently recruiting for a detail orientated, quality focused, passionate team player to fill a 6 month contract position of Contract Production Assistant Winemaker for Arterra Wines Canada. This will be a 4-month contract. The Role As our Contract Production Assistant Winemaker you will work in partnership with our Winemaker and will ensure wine quality is maintained at all stages of the winemaking process.
Key Responsibilities
- Day to day cellar and winery management; support winemaker with writing, distribution and completion of work orders and updating cellar management system as required.
- Help the Winemaker plan and oversee all aspects from racking to filtration, as well as barrel management
- Work with Winemaker and Cellar Supervisor to ensure a clean, organized, well-maintained and safe cellar and winery
- Work with Cellar Supervisor & Winemaker to ensure all equipment is in good repair and schedule regular maintenance as needed
- Schedule all required lab work, review and recommend follow up action
- Responsible for calculating and performing SO2 adjustments to winemakers targets
- Management of winery supplies, components and other items as required.
- Harvest Coordination & Leadership (People & Wine)
- Staging all Grape receiving, crushing, pressing and wine production operations
- Leadership, supervision and coaching of seasonal harvest crew
- Support bottling and packaging as needed
- Assist in educational tastings and tours of the facility when needed and available
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the winemaking process and procedures
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Oenology and Viticulture an asset
- 2-3 years winery cellar/winery experience
- Strong understanding and ability to use technology
- Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail.
- Results orientated with an ability to prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting.
- Knowledge and proven ability to follow safe cellar practices and operating procedures
- Teamwork and customer service skills.
- Ability to work shift work including weekends (Specifically during Harvest)
- Can occasionally involve work outside in cold and wet / snowy conditions
- Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain an organized workplace.
- Ability to lift 55 lbs.
Compensation: Budgeted Range - $60,335.00 - $78,081.00.
The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.
The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
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.
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.
About Arterra Wines Canada
As the country’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines, our core purpose is what drives why we do what we do: we believe creating wine is a shared passion. Enjoying wine, a shared pleasure.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
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.
En tant que premier producteur et distributeur de vins canadiens et importés primés et reconnus dans le monde entier, notre objectif principal est ce qui nous pousse à faire ce que nous faisons : nous pensons que la création de vin est une passion partagée. Apprécier le vin, un plaisir partagé.
OÙ NOUS EN SOMMES AUJOURD'HUI
Notre mission est simple : créer des marques que les gens aiment. En fait, sept des 20 marques les plus importantes au Canada font fièrement partie de la famille Arterra Wines Canada : Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino et Kim Crawford.
Nous avons plus de 140 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie vinicole canadienne, avec cinq domaines viticoles à travers le pays et plus de 1 700 acres de vignobles de première qualité. Nous connaissons la viticulture et ses dernières innovations et, surtout, nous savons ce que les consommateurs canadiens recherchent dans une bouteille de vin.