Groom - horse race track ( Thoroughbred Racetrack Groom )

Terms of Employment:
Permanent, Full Time, On Call, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening
Salary:
$2,580.00 Monthly, for 36.00 Hours per week, Bonus, Dental Benefits, Vision Care Benefits
Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
2014/05/01
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta,
Farm in Olds,Alberta
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Skill Requirements:

Education:
Not applicable, Not required

Languages:
Speak English, Read English, Write English

Animal Care Experience:
Horses - Thoroughbred Racetrack

Specific Animal Care Skills:
Prepare food and feed animals, Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals, Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals, Monitor and document animal behaviour

Weight Handling:
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills:
Maintain inventory and order feed supplies, Supervise helpers

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Attention to detail, Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads

Essential Skills:
Reading text, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Continuous learning


Other:
Applicant MUST HAVE thoroughbred racetrack experience. On-site training will not be provided.

Youth may apply for the position but they will need to have completed valid 4-H or groom school program and have parental permission to work at the track. Seniors are welcome to apply if they feel they are fit enough to lift over 45kg regularly. This position is PHYSICALLY DEMANDING

aboriginals with horse experience preferred.

Employer:
EquipUs Racing Stable