Assistant Distiller
Job Overview
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Date PostedMay 2, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$55000 - $60000 / year
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Contact NameKeith
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Wage DetailsDOE
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypeFull-Time
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More Ways to ApplyEmail
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(More Ways to Apply) Emailkeith@wildlifedistillery.ca
Job Description
Wild Life Distillery is located in Canmore, Alberta and we are excited to be hiring for this amazing career opportunity.
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 keith@wildlifedistillery.ca Only successful candidates will be notified for an interview.
We are hiring for the position of Assistant Distiller who will be responsible for helping with the day-to-day operations of our new production facility. The Assistant distiller will be involved in a wide variety of tasks including 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 to manage to production of all WLD products
- Assist with raw materials and packaging inventory procurement
- 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
- Assist with distillery maintenance and cleaning of production equipment and facilities
- Be responsible for maintaining quality control protocols
- Be responsible for ensuring safe work practices are followed and documented
40hrs/week
Weekend work required
Annual Salary $55,000-$60,000 based on experience
Job Requirements
What you will bring to the Wild Life team …
• A good attitude and work ethic - this is a must
• Experience in brewing and distilling is an asset
• Sensory skills for tasting and evaluating spirits for quality and flavour
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong attention to detail and ability to 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.
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
• Experience operating a forklift is an asset
• Experience operating steam boiler system, glycol system, pumps, and other distillery systems is an asset
Perks & Benefits
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
