Oenology & Viticulture Career Options
Agronomist Journalist Sommelier Biotechnologist Lab Technician Tasting Room Associate Cellar Master Marketer Vineyard Manager Wine Consultant Producer Wine Educator Fermentation Technologist Quality Controller Winemaker Food/Wine Critic Researcher Grapevine and Wine Sales Representative Biotechnologist Sensory Specialist
* Some options may require further education Degree Specific Skills
Administration of Chemical Testing Knowledge of Specific Laboratory Procedures Analytical and Problem Solving Skills Measurement and Evaluation Attention to Detail Observation Skills Compiling and Organizing Information Oral and Written Communication Skills Critical Thinking Skills Precision and Accuracy Deductive Reasoning Presenting Summaries and Research Findings Designing and Performing Experiments Report Writing Skills Developing Theories Solving Quantitative Problems Documentation Skills Working in a Team Evaluating Ideas, Theories, and Evidence
Professional Associations and Career Resources
Association of British Columbia Winegrowers http://www.grapegrowers.bc.ca/
Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers http://sommelierscanada.com/
Canadian Vintners Association www.canadianvintners.com
Grape Growers of Ontario www.grapegrowersofontario.com
Oenologist: The People of Wine www.oenologist.com
Opimian: The Total Wine Experience www.opim.ca
The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers: Atlantic Chapter http://sommelierscanada.com/atlantic/
Wine Country Ontario http://www.winecountryontario.ca
Winery Association of Nova Scotia www.winesofnovascotia.ca
Wines of Canada www.winesofcanada.com Winery and Vineyard Directories
Wine Directory Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake www.winedirectory.org www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com
Wineries & Vineyards Worldwide Directories Winery Directories www.chiff.com/wine/winery.htm www.winerydirectories.com
Further Education and Entrance Exams
Brock University Graduate Studies Niagara College: Post Grad Certificate www.brocku.ca/graduate-studies in Wine Business Management www.niagaracollege.ca Canadian Universities and Colleges www.canadian-universities.net School Finder www.schoolfinder.com Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions www.kaptest.com The Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
Internships and Volunteering
Going Global Ontario Internship Program careerzone.brocku.ca www.internship.gov.on.ca * Accessed through Brock’s Career Zone Volunteer Canada INTERNeX https://volunteer.ca/ http://www.internexworld.com
Intern Abroad http://www.goabroad.com/intern-abroad
Job Search Resources
Brock University Career Education Wine Jobs Canada www.brocku.ca/ccee/career-education www.winejobscanada.com
LinkedIn Wine Jobs http://www.linkedin.com www.winejobs.com
Talent Egg Wine Jobs Online www.talentegg.ca www.winejobsonline.com
Wine Jobs & Careers Wine Jobs USA http://vinoenology.com/wine-jobs www.winejobsusa.com
Wine and Hospitality Jobs http://wineandhospitalityjobs.com
Wine and Spirits Jobs www.wineandspiritsjobs.com