Events Lead/Bartender
Wild Life Distillery - Events Lead/Bartender
Location: Canmore, Alberta
Schedule: Permanent, Full Time (40hrs/week)
Wage: Salary $60,000k annually + Tips from tasting room hours
Benefits: Paid vacation, Health, Dental
Start Date: June 15th, 2026
Wild Life Distillery is located in Canmore, Alberta and our team is growing! If you wish to join us in connecting the world to craft spirits through authenticity, creativity and good stories, then keep reading.
The successful candidate will play a key role in building the WLD brand by creating memorable in-person experiences, executing events and activations, and consistently embodying the Wild Life lifestyle through every guest interaction.
What we believe …
Wild Life Distillery is based in Canmore, Alberta, where prairie grain meets Rocky Mountain water.
We exist to relentlessly craft spirits that deepen mountain life and bring people together in these wild places. We are a craft distillery built on high standards: for our products, our relationships, and our work. We care about holding ourselves accountable, putting the team ahead of the person, and committed to constantly improving. We believe lifestyle matters, and that meaningful work should support a meaningful life, not replace it. We care about holding ourselves accountable, putting the team ahead of the person, and committed to constant improvement.
Who you will work with …
Direct report: Matt Widmer, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Working relationships with: Office administrator, tasting room team, marketing team, sales team, production team, and Wild Life customers.
What you are responsible for ...
- Manage and execute all off-site events, including but not limited to driving to and from event locations in the company vehicle, loading and unloading product and materials, setting up and tearing down event spaces, handling and professionally representing WLD products on-site, operating the POS system, managing and balancing the cash till throughout the event, engaging with customers and selling WLD products in a professional manner, completing post-event cash-out reconciliation, packing up all product and equipment, and returning the company vehicle to the distillery
- Work with the Office Administrator, Sales, and Marketing teams to plan and execute WLD activations, tastings, and off-site events.
- Assist in developing and maintaining effective communication workflows to ensure all aspects of off-site events are coordinated, clearly communicated, and executed smoothly.
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Working in the tasting room and retail space, including cocktail preparation and service, retail sales, bar preparation, cleaning duties, operation of the POS system, and opening and closing responsibilities. This also includes cash handling and nightly reconciliation to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and balanced.
About you ...
This is an ideal position for a team player who is positive, energetic, and motivated by working in a customer-focused environment. The best individual fit for this role will have a genuine interest in working with local craft spirits, interacting with customers—both locals and visitors—and creating memorable guest experiences.
Qualifications and Required Experience ...
- 2+ years experience in hospitality and/or events
- Valid AGLC ProServe
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40lbs.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Why you will want to join the Wild Life team…
- Paid vacation
- Health and dental benefits.
- Fun and encouraging team to support your success.
- Monthly WLD gift card and discounts in the tasting room.
- Opportunity to grow with an entrepreneurial company.
- Live the WLD lifestyle with staff events and get togethers
At Wild Life Distillery (WLD), we have made this approach to lifestyle and the craft distilling industry our personal commitment. By constant pursuit of personal betterment, we are on a path of continuous learning and growth in our industry. Extreme attention to detail is a result of this mentality, and we demonstrate this through all of our processes at the distillery.
We are passionate about what we do, and look forward to sharing this passion with you.
If you want to learn more about joining the Wild Life team, please send your resume and cover letter letting us know a bit more about yourself to Keith@wildlifedistillery.ca
Wild Life Distillery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome your application.
At Wild Life Distillery, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has unique talents and perspectives, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. Our commitment to equity means that we recognize and acknowledge the systemic barriers that exist for certain groups within our society. We actively work to reduce these barriers and promote equal access to opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or ability. We encourage open communication and feedback from our team members to ensure that we are always making progress in our efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
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