Head Distiller - Wild Life Distillery

Wild Life Distillery - Head Distiller

Canmore, Alberta

Full-time / Salary

Wild Life Distillery is located in Canmore, Alberta and we are excited to be hiring for this amazing career opportunity.

We are hiring for the position of Head Distiller who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our new production facility. In a nutshell, the Head Distiller oversees every aspect of production including raw material procurement, milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending and bottling. This is an opportunity to work with the passionate team here at WLD, and produce world class spirits in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

What you will do …

• Work with our team of owners and employees to manage the production of all products
• Order and manage our raw materials and packaging inventory
• Oversee milling, mashing and fermentation activities
• Be responsible for accurate and consistent distillation of spirits
• Be responsible for for maintaining accurate production records using distillery software
• Be responsible for blending and proofing of spirits
• Assist in whisky warehouse and barrelled inventory management
• Manage distillery maintenance and cleaning of production equipment
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining quality control protocols
• Be responsible for ensuring safe work practices are followed and documented
• Manage the distillery production team including scheduling staff and tracking hours

What you will bring to the Wild Life team …

• 3 + Years brewing and distilling experience
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of brewing chemistry with a focus on grain based brewing and fermentation methods
• Advanced knowledge of all processes involved with vodka, gin and whisky distillation
• Well-developed sensory skills for tasting and evaluating spirits for quality and flavour
• Managerial expertise and a knack for managing a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong attention to detail and ability to methodically plan daily tasks and work efficiently
• Strong computer and mathematical skills
• Positive attitude towards work and an ability to excite team members and colleagues about daily tasks
• An ability to work efficiently alongside other team members and also excel while working independently
• A sense of creativity, collaboration and passion about WLD products, adventure, and the place we are so fortunate to distill in.
• Experience operating a forklift is an asset
• Experience operating steam boiler system, glycol system, pumps, and other distillery systems is an asset

Bonus Points

• Degree or diploma in brewing and distilling would be a valuable asset

The fine print… The candidate must

• Maintain a valid AGLC ProServe Certification
• Maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License with a clean record
• 40 hrs/week minimum of work is expected to fulfill the duties of the job
• Read and sign all policies and procedure documentation
• Work safely at all times

Why you will want to join the Wild Life team…

• Competitive Salary
• Paid vacation days
• Participation in the company benefits plan including health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to operate an efficient and well designed 6000 sq ft distillery
• Cool swag to share your love of our brand
• Opportunity to grow with an entrepreneurial company
• Live the WLD lifestyle with staff events and get togethers

Here at Wild Life we are passionate about what we do. We have spent the last 7+ years building our product portfolio, our distillery team, our friendships, and we are beyond excited to see what the future holds for Craft Spirits from Canmore. We look forward to sharing our passion with you.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to HR@wildlifedistillery.ca

Only successful candidates will be notified for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Brewing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person