Head Groom, Equestrian Competition Team Lead

Queen Margaret's School; Duncan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlements

RRSP Matching Plan

Group Benefits Program

Medical and dental insurance

Life and travel insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition discount

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Centre access

Subsidized lunches

Job summary

Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, BC, invites applications for a Head Groom to support the Competition Program at the Shirley Burr Equestrian Centre. This full-time role focuses on caring for horses, preparing them for schooling and competition, and upholding high standards under the Team QMS.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of equine experience and groom or riding background, works well in a busy school setting, and holds a BC driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in an equine profession.
• Minimum two years as a groom and/or training rider.
• Experience in a busy equestrian facility; preference for 30+ horses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare horses for lessons, schooling, training, and competition, including grooming and tacking.
• Ensure Team QMS horses are cared for and maintained to the expected standard and are ready for schooling and competition.
• Assist with the preparation and training of Team horses.
• Support Team QMS students in preparing and caring for their own horses before and after lessons and rides.
• Monitor horse health, soundness, behaviour, and overall well-being.
• Administer treatments and medications for sick, injured, or unsound horses as required, in collaboration with the appropriate Equestrian team members.
• Assist with the treatment and rehabilitation of equine injuries and ailments.
• Assist Equestrian Operations staff with routine horse care, including veterinarian and farrier appointments as required.
• Clean and maintain tack and equestrian equipment.
• Assist and advise students with stable-management responsibilities and safe horse-care practices.
• Help maintain the Equestrian Centre, including basic maintenance tasks and harrowing arenas and riding rings.
• Support horse shows, competitions, special events, and other Equestrian Program activities.
• Model safe, respectful, and professional behaviour for students at all times.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Equine experience

Grooming

Stable management

Horse care knowledge

BC Driver’s Licence

Job description

Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, BC, invites applications for a Head Groom to support the Competition Program at the Shirley Burr Equestrian Centre. This full-time role focuses on caring for horses, preparing them for schooling and competition, and upholding high standards under the Team QMS.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of equine experience and groom or riding background, works well in a busy school setting, and holds a BC driver's licence.