Cellar Assistant (2026 Harvest)

Push Operations; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Azhadi Vineyards in the Okanagan seeks energetic, curious individuals to join the cellar team for the 2026 harvest. You’ll work alongside our Senior Winemaker to help craft wines with attention to detail, from grape handling to fermentation monitoring.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, operate forklift or learn, and commit to flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends. Previous winery experience is welcome but not required; enthusiasm and reliability matter most.

Qualifications

• Previous cellar experience or education in winemaking is an asset, but eagerness to learn matters most.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during harvest.

Responsibilities

• Receive, weigh and process grapes.
• Sort, crush and press fruit.
• Pump-overs and punch-downs.
• Monitor fermentations.
• Barrel work including racking, topping, stirring and sulfuring.
• Clean and sanitize winery equipment.
• Tank and press operations.
• Cellar organization and winery sanitation.
• Juice, must and wine additions.
• Support the cellar team wherever needed during harvest.
• Enjoy physical, hands-on work.
• Thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Have exceptional attention to detail.
• Take pride in doing things the right way.

Skills

Cellar work

Grapes handling

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Oenology or Viticulture background (asset)

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Love wine? Even better—love how it’s made?

Every great bottle has a story. Harvest is where that story begins.

At Azhadi Vineyards, we’re looking for energetic, curious, hardworking people to join our cellar team for the 2026 harvest. If you don’t mind purple hands, early mornings, late nights, and the occasional sticky pair of boots, you’ll experience one of the most exciting seasons in the wine world—working alongside our Senior Winemaker to craft wines that will be enjoyed for years to come.

The Azhadi Group owns and operates a collection of premium wineries throughout the Okanagan Valley. We believe exceptional wines begin with exceptional people. Gratitude, curiosity, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality guide everything we do, creating an environment where people are valued, challenged, and inspired to grow.

What you’ll be doing

• Receiving, weighing and processing grapes
• Sorting, crushing and pressing fruit
• Pump-overs and punch-downs
• Monitoring fermentations
• Barrel work including racking, topping, stirring and sulfuring
• Cleaning and sanitizing winery equipment
• Tank and press operations
• Cellar organization and winery sanitation
• Juice, must and wine additions
• Supporting the cellar team wherever needed throughout harvest
• Enjoy physical, hands‑on work
• Thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Take pride in doing things the right way
• Bring a positive attitude—even during a 12-hour harvest shift
• Aren’t afraid to get a little dirty in pursuit of something extraordinary

Experience & Qualifications

While previous cellar experience or education in Oenology, Viticulture, Food Science, or a related field is an asset, enthusiasm, work ethic, and a willingness to learn are just as important.

• Be able to safely work around winery equipment and production processes
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Operate (or be willing to learn) a forklift and skid steer
• Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during harvest
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Have reliable transportation

What you’ll get

Harvest isn’t just a job—it’s an experience.

You’ll work alongside passionate wine professionals, gain hands‑on experience in premium winemaking, build lasting friendships, and become part of a team that celebrates hard work, craftsmanship, and great wine.

If you’re looking for a harvest you’ll remember long after the last grapes are picked, we’d love to hear from you.