The Badlands are calling! We are excited to announce that we’re growing and looking for a skilled and knowledgeable brewer who is willing to learn and contribute to our operating process. The right candidate will have a strong attention to detail, positive attitude and have the ability to follow a concise direction and work independently.
Work and live in the Canadian Badlands, enjoy the sunniest place in Alberta with desert-like temperatures in the summer. Valley Brewing is located in downtown Drumheller in the Red Deer River Valley, just a short drive from Calgary. Come brew our extensive portfolio of award-winning beers while having easy access to outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, camping... and exploring the stunning landscapes this area has to offer.
The town of Drumheller has many unique amenities and community events that are perfect for families. Some amenities include the Badlands Community Facility (two-level gym, indoor walking track, field house, badminton/basketball/volleyball nets, special events center and library), the famous Royal Tyrrell Museum, Barney’s Outdoor Adventure Park, multiple baseball diamonds /outdoor rinks / outdoor live music venues, an amphitheatre, the Drumheller Memorial arena (home of Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL), Rotary spray and splash park, the Aquaplex and our epic Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club - to name a few.
Check out the visitor guide for more information on the Drumheller Region:
https://traveldrumheller.com/exploration-guide/
Job Summary
Valley Brewing is now recruiting for a full-time Brewer to report to the Brewing Operations Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties
Wort Production
- Milling
- Mashing/Lautering
- Boiling / Kettle additions
- Graining out
- Knocking out
- Brewhouse/heat exchanger CIP
- Accurately and precisely following recipe/procedures
- Recipe development and record keeping
Operations
- Yeast management
- Beer transferring
- Fining
- Carbonating
- CIP for brite tanks and fermenters per brewery procedures
- Maintains a spotless brewery
- Keeps brewery equipment organized
- Keg cleaning
- Ordering raw materials
- Kegging / canning beer
- Inventory of raw material
- Inventory of packaged product
- Inventory of warehouse product
- Brewing schedule management
Qualifications and Skills
- Brewing or distilling-related education and/or previous experience in a brewery or distillery is required
- The successful candidate must be a strong team player
- Strong organizational skills
- Must have valid drivers license and clean driving abstract
- Alberta ProServe certification
- Basic mechanical knowledge (i.e. pumps and valves)
Benefits
Valley Brewing offers a competitive salary (attached in offer letter)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 40 hours/week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend and evening availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- DRUMHELLER, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Commercial Brewing/Distillery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
