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Harvest Intern / Cellar Hand

Job Type : Seasonal (August – October 2025)

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Tucked among the rolling hills and sun‑kissed slopes of the Okanagan Valley, our family‑owned winery is driven by a single purpose : to craft wines that express the distinct terroir of our vineyards. Every vintage is an opportunity to showcase the soils, microclimates, and meticulous farming that set our estate apart. We’re committed to sustainable, quality‑focused winemaking and take pride in producing wines that can stand alongside the best in the world. If you’re passionate about the art and science of winemaking and want to be part of a close‑knit team dedicated to excellence, this is your chance.

Accountabilities :

• Operate equipment in the cellar for grape processing, fermentation and barreling, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Receive, sort and process fruit, ensuring gentle handling to preserve quality and varietal character.
• Assist in pressing grapes and monitoring juice transfers to tanks, ensuring accurate separation of free‑run and press fractions.
• Participate in cellar tasks such as pump‑overs, punch‑downs, inoculations, ferment tracking, temperature monitoring and sanitizing equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas; sanitize tanks, hoses, pumps and barrels to prevent contamination and ensure wine quality.
• Handle barrel work : cleaning, filling, hydrating, racking, stirring, topping and monitoring maturation.
• Operate grape sorting equipment and perform general maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Participate in packaging duties once wines are ready, including bottling line support and final quality checks.
• Perform additional production tasks as required to support the winemaking team.

Skills & Experiences Needed :

Why Join Us?

The typical hiring range for this position is $21-$25 per hour and is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education

At Mission Hill, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary :

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are :

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy ​to stay ahead of industry giants.​

We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today :   www.missionhillwinery.com / Work-With-Us /