Location: Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery

Role: Winery Cellar Hand

Status: Part-Time, Contract (April 1 to December 31, 2026 )

Compensation: $21 - $27 / hr commensurate with experience.

We are currently recruiting for self-motivated individuals to fill the positions of Winery Cellar Hand based out of our Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery. This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in a team environment and enjoys keeping active and hands-on with their daily tasks.

Our winery is a full-service operation from harvest through to final distribution; operating year-round and producing some of the industry’s most awarded wines. Our organization emphasizes a collaborative working environment, offering the systems and structure to support our continued growth and employment opportunities.
 

Why Join Us?

• We offer competitive pay, benefits program and full-time hours on a year-round basis
• Learn and grow your career with Training & Development programs
• Product Allowances
• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility  
• Tuition reimbursement 
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Fermentation management: Inoculations, nutrient additions, sampling.
• Cellar work: racking, product transfers, product blending, product filtering, sampling and product additions.
• Cellar sanitation: Tank cleaning, equipment cleaning, and general cleaning of facility.
• Follow all safety protocols as directed by standard operating procedures.
• Work order completion and compliance.
• Safe operation of cellar forklift and other winery equipment (training provided).
• Inventory and lot control.
   

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting.
• Good problem-solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required.
• Ability to be trained and work in confined space entry process and procedures.
• Ability to work outside up to 50% of the time outside, sometimes at heights greater than 20ft.
• Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures, including safe handling of additions and cleaning chemicals.
• Teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work shift work including early mornings, evenings, and possibly weekends.
• Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain an organized workspace.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.