Brewer

Join our team Kelowna is a thriving craft beer destination, offering year-round recreation opportunities in an idyllic setting. With a thriving economy and slower pace than larger cities like Vancouver or Calgary, people are flocking to the Okanagan for a better quality of life and lower cost of living to raise families and build lasting careers. Our lively, Kelowna-based brewery is growing, and we want you to join our brew team. Known for creating high quality easy-drinking beers, our taproom is among the busiest in town and our wholesale business is growing rapidly. Guided by active owners with a genuine love for craft beer, our mission is to build community through craft beer and memorable experiences that celebrate the Okanagan lifestyle. Here’s the impact you’ll make Building on our reputation for brewing innovation and quality, you will help write the next chapter for our brewery while upholding the integrity of the core beers that have led to our success. As a valued leader on our team, you bring passion, energy, and creativity to your work. You’re committed to the highest standards of quality and sanitation. You’re passionate about our industry and you strive for continuous improvement. You ask big questions, and you’re willing to take calculated risks in the pursuit of excellence in your craft. You are an experienced professional who is looking to take the next step in your career with an opportunity to grow into a lead role in our brewing team.

Job Responsibilities:

 • Execute brew days ensuring achievement of key quality metrics and target volumes 

• Yeast management ensuring proper pitching, harvesting, and storage for optimal yeast health • Development of new beer recipes and seasonal brews in collaboration with the management team 

• Execute cellaring activities including detailed record keeping, gravity readings, dry hopping, fruit additions, carbonating, transferring, kegging, canning, etc 

• Responsible for overall cleanliness of the brewery, including CIP and scheduled deep cleaning • Support packaging operations ensuring efficiency and quality standards 

• Responsible for workplace safety (own and others), ensuring proper PPE in use and safety procedures are followed 

• Manage raw materials inventory and supplies ordering, ensuring alignment with brew schedule 

• Maintain taproom draft lines, including regular line cleaning, and addressing issues 

• Bring a positive attitude to work every day and make the workday better for others 

• Represent the brewery publicly by participating in beer community events and festivals 

• Stay current on brewing trends, new products, and technologies in our industry.

Experience and skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in commercial brewing roles focused on production and quality, with demonstrated knowledge of beer style guidelines and modern brewing processes • Experience brewing high quality lagers and pilsners with detailed knowledge of process and risk factors 

• Experience on the canning line, understands risk factors and requirements for successful packaging and shelf stability 

• A passion for craft beer and pushing boundaries, you have a variety of recipes that could be the next hit on store shelves 

• Knowledge of basic lab tools and processes (yeast health management) 

• Able to lift 50lbs and move 140lbs objects 

• Computer savvy, including email, MS excel, and common brewery management packages 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be a team player 

• Brewing diploma or certificate is an asset

Pay Range (hourly or salary): $21-27/hour 

Company Website: Lakesider Brewing Co.

Job Location: West Kelowna, BC 

How To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to Kieren Armour at JOBS@LAKESIDERBREWING.COM

Application Deadline: 01/31/2025