Assistant Winemaker

Benjamin Bridge | B Corp; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned winery in Nova Scotia seeks an assistant winemaker to join their production team. The ideal candidate will have a background in winemaking and be involved in various stages of wine production, showcasing detail-oriented and analytical skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three harvests' experience in a cellar role.
• Comfortable with physically demanding work and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Analyze grape samples to determine sugar levels and acidity.
• Participate in grape crushing, pressing, and fermentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of cellar and lab equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or diploma in Oenology / Viticulture

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Winery software

Job description

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Benjamin Bridge is a renowned, family-owned and operated farm winery located in the picturesque Gaspereau Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. We are dedicated to crafting world-class, traditional method sparkling wines and wine products that reflect the unique terroir of our vineyards. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and the art of winemaking has earned us international accolades and a devoted following among wine enthusiasts.

Position Overview :

Benjamin Bridge is seeking an assistant winemaker to join our warm and welcoming production team. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a post-secondary winemaking program with a few years of hands-on harvest and cellar experience. Working closely with our director of winemaking and the production and operations teams, the assistant winemaker will be involved in all stages of wine production—from grape to bottle to release – and, with experience, have an eagerness to grow and take on further responsibilities within our close-knit team. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, technically skilled, and enthusiastic team player who embodies our values and is excited to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze grape samples to determine sugar levels, acidity, and ripeness.
• Participate in grape crushing and pressing, juice settling, and fermentation.
• Conduct routine laboratory analyses to monitor grape and wine quality.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and chemicals.
• Conduct bench-scale trials, microbiological testing, and sensory evaluations.
• Participate in all production processes, including but not limited to blending, transferring, filtering, bottling, disgorging, packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of cellar and lab equipment and spaces.
• Maintain accurate winemaking records using inventory software.

Qualifications :

• Degree or diploma in Oenology / Viticulture from a recognized institution with a minimum of three harvests’ experience in a cellar role.
• Strong analytical and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable with physically demanding work and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with winery software (e.g., Vintrace or Ekos is a plus).
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required due to the seasonality.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with the public and serve as a brand ambassador.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Permitted to work in Canada

Start Date :

• Immediate or as negotiated

Compensation :

• Salary disclosed upon interview

To apply :

1966 White Rock Road, Gaspereau, NS

Benjamin Bridge strives to nurture not only healthy soils but healthy lives in a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our winery runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate team, and we value diversity in the people we hire, the people we work with, and the people we serve. Benjamin Bridge is an equal opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination in our workplace.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Beverage Manufacturing

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