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The GL-MAN-08 will oversee the care and management of up to 96 horses, ensuring their health, safety and overall well-being. The role involves a combination of daily horse care tasks and maintenance of the stables and equipment. This will include the upkeep of the stables, cleaning stalls, handling horses, grooming, observing horses for signs of illness, care and maintenance of the riding school, ménage, paddocks and hot walker equipment.
The intent of the process is to fill a temporary position through a casual contract (up to 90 days).
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
*Recent experience in equine husbandry
*Recent experience in the basic health and physical care of horses
*Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.
Experience in the operation of farm and related stable equipment.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Willing and able to work shift work, involving a rotation of day and night shifts
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, be on standby, or adjust schedule with little or no notice to meet operational requirements
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to work on weekends and statutory holidays
Willing and able to lift, carry and/or push heavy or awkward items, weighing up to twenty-five (25) kilograms
Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's license
Willing and able to adapt to new and unfamiliar work environments both indoors and outdoors, where there is contact with dust, dirt, odours, noise, smooth surfaces, dampness, crowds, or extremes of hot and cold temperatures
English essential
Information on language requirements
Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
Must be at least 18 years of age
Willing and able to work shift work, involving a rotation of day and night shifts
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, be on standby, or adjust schedule with little or no notice to meet operational requirements
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to work on weekends and statutory holidays
Willing and able to lift, carry and/or push heavy or awkward items, weighing up to twenty-five (25) kilograms
Willing and able to adapt to new and unfamiliar work environments both indoors and outdoors, where there is contact with dust, dirt, odours, noise, smooth surfaces, dampness, crowds, or extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
An interview, in-person technical assessment and reference checks may be administered.
Contact information for two (2) references who can speak to your equine experience and one (1) character reference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.