Harvest Assistant (Contract - Multiple Positions Available)

Arterra Wines Canada is looking for an individual to join their 2023 harvest team!

This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of Canada’s foremost wine producers as a Harvest Assistant.

In this job, the successful candidate will be part of our grape harvest processing. This role is responsible for receiving fruit, keeping detailed records in a spreadsheet for all deliveries, performing grape chemistry testing, assisting our winemaking team with trials, and doing daily tank and product checks, amongst other duties. Training will be provided for all tasks.

This is a seasonal employment opportunity and work will begin mid-August and end mid to late November (hard dates confirmed with successful candidates closer to the harvest period).

Preference given to those who provide a detailed application, including a cover letter outlining your experience and/or industry ambitions.

What You Will Bring

• Willing to work long hours, shift work, and overtime if necessary
• Capable of lifting 20kg, climbing stairs
• Punctual and hardworking
• Excellent skills using spreadsheets in Excel; comfortable using a computer
• Great attention to detail
• Work well as part of a team
• Keen to learn
• Possess problem solving skills

What We Offer

• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine
• Competitive wage and incentive program
• Training & Development Programs

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.