Stable Lead – Horse Care & Team Mentor

Equine Jobtrack; Pickering; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff on barn routines, safety, and customer service, demonstrate reliability, and communicate clearly while guiding the team through daily tasks and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience on a farm, preferably a horse farm or riding stable.
• Comfortable outdoors and in physically demanding environments.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with hand tools.
• Takes ownership and shows up consistently.
• Communicates clearly and works well in a team.
• Able to coach and set an example for junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with barn staff to ensure quality care for horses and livestock.
• Follow an established feeding program.
• Provide turn-out and stable maintenance (mucking up to 9 stalls).
• Resolve practical issues such as frozen water, livestock injuries, and minor barn repairs.
• Work safely in all weather conditions.
• Operate equipment such as skid-steer, gator, or farm tractor (training provided).

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Coaching

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff on barn routines, safety, and customer service, demonstrate reliability, and communicate clearly while guiding the team through daily tasks and problem-solving.