CAREERS

Benjamin Bridge strives to nurture not only healthy soils but healthy lives in a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our winery runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate team, and we value diversity in the people we hire, the people we work with, and the people we serve. Benjamin Bridge is an equal opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination in our workplace.

Location: In-Person Berwick & Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia
Position: Permanent, Full-Time Assistant Winemaker

Position Overview:
Benjamin Bridge is seeking an assistant winemaker to join our warm and welcoming production team. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a post-secondary winemaking program with a few years of hands-on harvest and cellar experience. Working closely with our director of winemaking and the production and operations teams, the assistant winemaker will be involved in all stages of wine production—from grape to bottle to release – and, with experience, have an eagerness to grow and take on further responsibilities within our close-knit team. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, technically skilled, and enthusiastic team player who embodies our values and is excited to contribute to our continued growth and success.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Analyze grape samples to determine sugar levels, acidity, and ripeness.
• Participate in grape crushing and pressing, juice settling, and fermentation.
• Conduct routine laboratory analyses to monitor grape and wine quality.
•  Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and chemicals.
•  Conduct bench-scale trials, microbiological testing, and sensory evaluations.
•  Participate in all production processes, including but not limited to blending,
  transferring, filtering, bottling, disgorging, packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of cellar and lab equipment and spaces.
•  Maintain accurate winemaking records using inventory software.
  

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Oenology/Viticulture from a recognized institution with a
  minimum of three harvests’ experience in a cellar role.
• Strong analytical and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable with physically demanding work and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with winery software (e.g., Vintrace or
  Ekos is a plus).
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required due to the seasonality.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with the public and serve as a brand ambassador.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Permitted to work in Canada

Start Date:

• Immediate or as negotiated 
  

Compensation:

• Salary disclosed upon interview
• Health benefits

To apply:
Benjamin Bridge 
Attn: Jean-Benoit Deslauriers
1966 White Rock Road, Gaspereau, NS 
Email: wines@benjaminbridge.com

Brand Ambassador/Tasting Leader - Halifax Metro (Nova Scotia) | Posted October 22, 2024

Roles & Responsibilities:

•  Preparing the tasting station with the given products to be displayed. (Information, coasters, post cards, etc.) 
• Taking photos of the display to provide to sales lead.
• Communicating any issues, concerns or questions directly to sales lead.
• Engaging, attracting, and intercepting customers to promote brand awareness. 
• Responsibly distributing complimentary samples. Being comfortable asking for ID when necessary. 
• Answering basic questions about the product with provided learning materials. 
• Encourage follow up purchase of product by directing to in store purchase, online retail, or winery direct. 
• Packing away, cleaning and tidying sampling station. Reporting back to sales lead.

Position Requirements:

• 19+
• Hospitality experience considered an asset 
• Ability to work 4-hour shifts 
• Completion of SmartServe (covered by Benjamin Bridge) 
• Outgoing, go-getter personality
• Passion for a local product

Compensation:

• Competitive wage
• Flexible, casual, year-round work 
• Multiple available locations
• Opportunity for long term employment

To apply:
Benjamin Bridge
Attn: Alexandra MacMillan
1966 White Rock Road, Gaspereau, NS
Email: wines@benjaminbridge.com