Winery Harvest Assistant – Internship 2025 at Poplar Grove Winery

Interested in working with a dynamic and professional team in an exciting winery environment?

The Harvest Assistant role is an integral part of the winemaking team and requires a hardworking, enthusiastic individual that takes pride in their work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are a hardworking, practical, and hands-on person with an interest in wine then we encourage you to apply. This is a contract position starting in August 2025 and lasting for the duration of harvest.

Responsibilities

• Undertake processing and cellar operations such as destemming, pressing, racking, as well as tank and barrel cleaning.
• Keep areas and equipment clean, tidy and sanitary.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

The candidate must be strongly interested in wine and wine quality; post-secondary education is beneficial. Previous winery work or vintage experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Practical Skills

• Good practical abilities and sense of working efficiently with minimal supervision; understands that the most important tasks take priority.
• Forklift license – can train the right candidate.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25kg .
  
  

Winemaking Skills

• Shows understanding of winemaking principles and has a good understanding of relevant chemistry and technology.
• Strongly focused on wine quality and cleanliness.
  
  

Attitude

• A careful, diligent, and thoughtful worker who works safely and assumes an attitude of ownership in the winery.
• A team player who strives towards overall goals of premium winery production.
  
  

Additional Information

• Competitive wage from $20 – $25 per hour.
• Shifts are 3 days on 7-3, one day off then 3 days 2-10 throughout the harvest period. Payroll goes out bi-weekly.
• Affordable housing is available on the winery site and close to town.
• Staff discounts in the restaurant and wine shop.
• Opportunity to progress into other roles at Poplar Grove.
  
  

How To Apply

Send resume to [email protected]. Please use the following format for the subject line when sending resume:

“Attn: Winemaker – Harvest Assistant 2025 (your name here)”.

Thank you for your interest in this position, however only eligible candidates will be contacted.

(*Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada)