Equine Chore Assistant

University of Guelph; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is hiring an Equine Chore Assistant for the REACH location. The role involves supervising equine students in the barn during mornings and evenings under the Equine Facilities Coordinator.

The position requires a secondary school education with some experience, the ability to guide student skill development, and strong horse health knowledge. Shift pattern includes AM/PM slots at Clinton, ON.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all student horse handling and assist as needed.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a professional environment.
• Supervise and support equine chores morning and evening.

Skills

Horse handling

Safety protocol

Problem solving

Student supervision

Education

Secondary School education

Job description

Location: Ridgetown, ON, CA, N0P 2C0

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Ridgetown Campus

Requisition ID: 2769

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 from 09/10/2026 to 04/15/2027

(Less than 24 hours a week)

Number of Positions: 4

General Purpose

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

Position Number: 10913620

Classification: OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary: Band 2

OSSTF/TARA Wage Grid

• 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.

Posting Date: 08/12/2026

Close Date: 08/26/2026