Equine Chore Assistant

Ontario University Athletics; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus’ REACH location is hiring for the Equine Chore Assistant for the upcoming year (September to April). The successful individual will be working under the Equine Facilities Coordinator, overseeing the equine students in the barn during morning and evening chores. There are AM and PM shifts available.

Weekends will be required. Morning shifts are 3 hours (5:30am-8:30am) and evening shifts are 2 hours (5:45pm – 7:45pm).

Qualifications

• Secondary School education, with 9-12 months working experience.
• Fostering skill development of students of all skill levels.
• Problem solving and making decisions under pressure.
• Strong understanding of horse health and welfare.
• Ability to handle hot horses in a calm and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Directly overseeing all student horse handling and assisting where needed.
• Enforcing safety protocol.
• Maintaining a professional and disciplined environment.

Skills

Horse handling

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Secondary School education

Job description

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Ridgetown Campus

Department:Ridgetown - Academic
This position is covered by the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation District 35 - Technician/Administrative/Research/Agricultural

Temporary part-time from09/10/2026to04/15/2027

(Less than 24 hours a week)

Number of Positions: 4

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

The University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus’ REACH location is hiring for the role of Equine Chore Assistant for the upcoming year (September to April). The successful individual will be working under the Equine Facilities Coordinator, overseeing the equine students in the barn during morning and evening chores.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly overseeing all student horse handling and assisting where needed.
• Enforcing safety protocol.
• Maintaining a professional and disciplined environment.

Requirements

• Secondary School education, with 9-12 months working experience.
• Fostering skill development of students of all skill levels.
• Problem solving and making decisions under pressure.
• Strong understanding of horse health and welfare.
• Ability to handle hot horses in a calm and effective manner.

There are AM and PM shifts available. Weekends will be required. Morning shifts are 3 hours (5:30am-8:30am) and evening shifts are 2 hours (5:45pm – 7:45pm). Preferred availability is both shifts, consideration will be given for AM availability only. Hours are approximately 10 hours each week but will vary depending on availability, not to exceed 24 hours per week.

This position is located at the REACH Center in Clinton, Ontario.

Employee Type: Temporary
Classification: OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary:Band 2

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.