Job Description:  Assistant Brewer

Wage: $22-$24/hr (depending on qualifications) with tips based on production.  

Application Deadline: May 26, 2025

Send resume & cover letter to: ac.gniwerbteleulcuobfsctd-30e53a@sinned

Ucluelet Brewing Co. is an award-winning community brewery with a small, tight-knit team committed to quality and inclusivity.  As Assistant Brewer, you will report to the Head Brewer and assist with all beer-related jobs. From grain to glass, milling to packaging, the ideal candidate will have a hand in the entire process and be committed to learning about brewery operations and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.  Note that this position is FT most of the year (minimum 9 months) but may drop to PT (3 days/wk) in the quiet season.  We are willing to extensively train the right, committed person.

Daily duties and responsibilities:

The right person will assist the Head Brewer with all brewery tasks, although this will depend on experience and willingness to learn:

• Operation, cleaning, sanitization, organization & general maintenance of:
  • Packaging equipment (canning and kegging lines), brewhouse and cellar, tanks, hoses, other equipment, draft system, and lines
• Milling, mashing, boiling, heat exchange & transfers, fermentation management, 
• Fermentation monitoring, yeast management, dry hopping, transfers, CIPs, carbonation, quality control, record keeping
• Kegging, canning, labelling, keg washing, line cleaning & maintenance
• Draft system maintenance and cleaning 
• General cleaning and organization
• Pallet unloading & delivery help
• Assisting with spent grain disposal
• Event work (Beer festivals, local markets)
• Setup, operation, take down of jockey box and event tent 
• Follow company standard operating procedures and employee conduct policies
• Safe use of brewery chemicals

Requirements:

• Excellent attitude & passion for craft beer are a must!
• Minimum of 1 year of  brewing experience
• Brewing-related education is an asset
• Willing to relocate to the West Coast of Vancouver Island (if not already a local), we currently DO NOT have staff accommodation available but will after the summer.
• Positive, punctual, and upbeat attitude
• Capable of taking direction, giving direction, and able to work varied & long shifts if required
• A desire to learn and grow within the craft brewing industry
• Ability to stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Ability to work through repetitive tasks
• Physically fit and able to carry 25 kg (50lbs) regularly, as well as being able to work in tight physical spaces
• Ability to work in environments of varying temperatures (cold fridge, hot brewery)
• Ability to focus, manage time, and multitask in a busy environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter who’s able to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Aptitude for mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with chemicals/ WHIMIS certification an asset
• Serving it Right, Level 1 First Aid

Send resume & cover letter to: ac.gniwerbteleulcuobfsctd-168d41@sinned

Ucluelet Brewing Co. 

1601 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet, BC.