Assistant Winemaker

A new urban winery is opening its doors in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, dedicated to producing high-quality wines crafted from exceptional Canadian and international vineyards. In 2024, we will produce our inaugural vintage, with a vision to bring outstanding locally made wines to the heart of Saskatoon.
- **Responsibilities**:_
- Setting up, cleaning and sterilizing tanks and winery equipment
- Operation of forklift for processing grapes, juice and wine
- General cellar duties: racking, inoculations and additions to juice and wine
- Transferring volumes of juice and wine using pumps, hoses and clamps
- Fermentation management such as pump overs and punch downs
- Accurately record data and follow standard operating procedures under the guidance of the owners
- Barrel work; including filling, topping, emptying and cleaning
- Basic Lab analysis.
- Basic understanding of winemaking equipment such as pumps, presses, forklifts, etc.
- Report directly to Owner and Consulting Winemaker
- **Qualifications**:_
- 1 year experience as a cellar hand in winery setting is an **asset.** Will consider those with experience in similar backgrounds (e.g. brewing, food manufacturing)
- Driver’s license **required**:

- Forklift certification is **preferred**:

- Mechanical aptitude a definite **asset**:

- Ability to multitask, work well independently
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
- Willing to work extended hours or extra days during harvest if needed
- Strong communication skills, positive attitude, attention to detail
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- **We are looking for a teammate with**:_
- Passion for the Wine Industry or eagerness to learn
- Outgoing personality, engaging and positive attitude
- Possesses a team player mentality and drive to succeed
- Availability to work weekends
- Willingness to help where needed
- **Schedule**:_
- Day shift
- 35-40 hours per week
- Flexibility for occasional work on weekends as needed
- Expected employment duration of 8 weeks with possibility to extend
- **Licence/Certification**:_
- Forklift License (preferred)
- **Work Location**:_
- On location in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- **Pay**:_
- $20-25 per hour depending on Experience
- Housing Allowance TBD

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person