Winemaker/Viticulturist

Exciting opportunity to work directly with a Master of Wine who is also a university-trained winemaker/viticulturist. As our company grows, we need also to expand our team. We are a small, dynamic, fast-growing, organic focused winery, looking for a good fit for our team. 

About Daydreamer

Family-owned and operated since 2013, we farm all our grapes organically, with a focus on sustainability. We have a hands-off approach to winemaking, creating world-class natural wines from some of the best sites in the valley. Our winemaker (co-owner) holds the prestigious Master of Wine designation.

 Qualifications:

  • Oenology/Viticulture degree/diploma and/or 2 years’ practical experience

  • Friendly, easy-going personality with a good sense of humour

  • Organized and detail oriented

  • Experience in cellar operations including laboratory.

  • Vineyard experience required.

  • Organic farming experience would be an asset

  • Forklift experience necessary

  • Tractor experience an asset

  • Mechanical skills in relation to winery and vineyard equipment maintenance an asset

  • Valid drivers’ licence

  • Ability to work in Canada required

  • Fit and healthy with the ability to lift 80 pounds

Responsibilities:

·      Reports directly to owners.

·      Assisting with all winery and vineyard operations

·      Maintain cellar operations, including record keeping

·      Performing lab analysis

·      Blending trials

·      Additions

·      Cleaning tanks, barrels, equipment, and winery

·      Work with contract bottling and/or filtration companies 

·      Work planning, ordering and scheduling

·      Vineyard work during the growing season and pruning in the off season

·      Tasting and marketing when required

 Compensation:

·      Health benefits

·      Wine allowance

·      Attractive salary 

·      Generous time off in the off season

Apply at wine@daydreamerwines.ca attention to Marcus Ansems

Wine Shop Associate

We are searching for an experienced and motivated wine professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will emanate positivity, be clean and organized, detail oriented, possess exceptional communication skills, and thrive in both a team environment and on their own.

Requirements    

  • Retail or hospitality experience in a related field

  • Organized

  • Attention to detail

  • Professional customer service

  • Passion for wine

  • Fun and outgoing

  • Ability to work weekends

  • Valid Serving it Right Certificate

  • WSET training preferred

  • Fine dining experience highly valued

Responsibilities

  • Daily operation of the wine shop

  • Opening and closing duties

  • Offering an outstanding tasting experience for customers

  • Presenting the Daydreamer story

  • Housekeeping duties

  • Packing up orders and wine club packs

  • Organizing and restocking merchandise.

  • Ad-hoc vineyard and cellar work

The position will start in May, and continue through to October. Attractive compensation for the right candidate, including staff discounts.

Send resumes attention to Rachel Ansems at wine@daydreamerwines.ca.