Wine / Cider Fermentation Specialist

Muwin Estate Wines Ltd; New Ross; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful craft cider producer in Nova Scotia is looking for a Blending & Fermentation Specialist to join their team. This role involves hands-on tasks in the cellar, conducting lab analyses, and managing cellar schedules. Ideal candidates should have relevant degrees and a minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial winemaking. You'll work with a dedicated team in a physically demanding and dynamic environment. Join us and grow with a passionate team!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead fermentation role.
• Excellent command of written and oral English.
• Comfortable in a team environment with a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform blending and fermentation tasks according to protocols.
• Conduct standard lab analysis: sugars, alcohol, pH, and SO2.
• Create weekly cellar schedules to meet production targets.

Skills

Commercial winemaking expertise

Multitasking ability

Good computer literacy

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive behavior

Education

Relevant degrees in Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Are you excited about the craft industry and joining the most successful and innovative craft cider producer in Nova Scotia? Muwin Estate is currently seeking an enthusiastic Blending & Fermentation Specialist to join our team. As a fast-expanding company, we are looking for a team player that wishes to grow with the company on a long-term basis. The position is based out of New Ross, Nova Scotia.

Overview

Reporting to the Winery Manager / Winemaker, the key responsibilities for the position will consist of :

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working with the cellar hand, perform daily tasks including: blending, fermentations, filtrations, racking, fining, cleaning and sanitation according to in-house protocols.
• Perform standard lab analysis of sugars, alcohol, pH, TA, free and total SO2 etc.
• Operating & maintaining cellar equipment
• Creating weekly cellar schedules to ensure production goals are met
• Inventory management and procurement
• Representing the winery at events as needed

Required Skills

• Relevant degrees in Science, Engineering or from technical Programs considered
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial winemaking or fermentation experience in a lead position
• Ability to multitask on a regular basis and carry out required tasks with minimal supervision
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with the use of spreadsheets
• Excellent command of the English language - both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a team environment, customer focused from an operational perspective
• Must have a positive behavior and be able to lead by example

Working Conditions

• This position requires physical effort which entails lifting and moving up to and including 25 Kgs
• Able to work at heights (catwalk)
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able and willing to work flexible hours, overtime or staggered hours in order to meet production needs.
• The work load is expected to be 70% hands-on in the cellar and 30% laboratory and administrative tasks

We are a small team with great success and a potential for exponential growth. Expectations are set high but a successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work alongside a passionate team and grow with us. We’d love to hear from you and tell you more about this career opportunity!

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to