ABOUT US:
The View Winery has been family owned for 5 generations. Historically, fresh market apples were grown on the property. In the mid 1990’s a transition began, and vineyards and cider apples were planted. Spartans and McIntosh gave way to Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Ehrenfelser and Pinotage vines as well as cider apples.
In 2006, the family’s beloved old packinghouse built in 1922 was transformed into a winery and cidery.
The View now produces over ten thousand cases each year. Our diverse portfolio of award-winning wines includes Traditional Sparkling, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Ehrenfelser, and our signature reds: Pinotage and Pinot Noir. In 2013 we added Canada’s first wine in can with our wildly popular BLING Sparkling Wine.
Our craft cider production is over 26,000 flats and constantly evolving to develop innovative and exciting new products. All hand crafted by our own team from estate grown apples.
WHO WE ARE:
We love what we do. We’re all in. It’s how we have accomplished great things. Like our amazing products and our brand, we want to tell you the exciting story of our winery, its growth, its history, and our people. We’re on an exciting adventure and we want you to be at the forefront with us. We are building an exciting future in the wine and cider industry, and we’ve only just begun.
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CELLAR HAND:
· Cellar activities including grape & apple processing, fermentation monitoring, additions, racking, blending, barrel topping, filtering, finishing, and bottling
· Receiving fruit, weighing bins, sorting fruit.
· Occasionally participating in sensory analysis with the Winemakers
· Laboratory analysis, setting up bench trials, collecting samples
· Contribute to the development of quality and style winemaking goals.
· Learn and implement new winemaking innovation and technology
· Promote a high level of cleanliness and sanitation
· Packaging wines and ciders.
· Represent the winery and the company at promotional activities where required.
· Champion a safe and healthy work environment
· Assist in coaching, education, and motivation fellow cellar staff.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
· Minimum one vintage experience
· Tertiary qualifications in Oenology and Viticulture an asset.
· Lab experience an asset but not mandatory.
· The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
· Passion for making high quality, craft wines and ciders.
· Drive for continuous improvement and innovative ideas.
· A highly effective, team player.
· Humility, when we’re humble, we’re open to listen, take feedback, and change direction quickly.
· Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
· Ability to work at heights, and in cramped, confined spaces at times.
· Forklift experience and certification are a definite asset.
· Physically fit, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
· International applications must be eligible to work in Canada and have secured Visa at the time of application.
· Open to shift work during harvest (Sep- Nov) and flexibility to work overtime when required.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
· Comprehensive paid training and access to extensive wine and cider education.
· Monthly Employee wine allowance.
· Completive remediation, based on experience.
· Paid vacation.
· Room to grow in your career.
· Four-day work weeks.
· Extended medical/dental coverage available after 3 months probation period.
· Flexibility and an amazing team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a visa to work in Canada?
Language:
Work Location: In person
