Casual Inventory - Stable Worker

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking a temporary GL-MAN-08 position for horse care and management within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Musical Ride and Heritage Branch. This role requires recent experience in equine husbandry and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including shifts and weekends, ensuring the health and well-being of the horses under their care.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in equine husbandry within the last 3 years.
• Experience in basic health and physical care of horses required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care and management of up to 96 horses.
• Daily horse care tasks and maintenance of stables and equipment.

Skills

Equine husbandry

Health care of horses

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Selection process number : 25-RCM-EA-N-N-NCR-SPER-136547 Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Musical Ride and Heritage Branch

Casual

32.63 to $35.46 per hour

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Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

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.

Intent of the process

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

Information you must provide

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• 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.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Conditions of employment

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.

Other information

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.

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