Summer Equestrian Barn Worker at Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association -Duncan, BC

Location: Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association, Duncan BC

Position Type: Full-time, 30 hours per week for 9 weeks, daytime shifts, some weekends/holiday coverage

Salary: $18 per hour

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association, a charitable organization, is seeking an individual to fill 1 summer Barn Staff position. The successful candidates will work alongside our friendly barn team to ensure the care and safety of our horses and visitors is forefront.

Qualifications:

• Must be 15 - 30 years old in order to qualify for the Canada Youth summer jobs grant
• Experience working directly with horses is an asset. Those with horse experience will be given preference, and/or duties will be introduced gradually for those with less horse experience to maintain safety
• Knowledge of (or strong willingness to learn) stable management duties
• Time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; including health and observation records
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on your feet for long periods, and physically maintain safe control of horses
• Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sectors required
• Must have reliable transportation to the work site
• Work in the vicinity of horses and grass hay
• Accommodations for suitable applicants will be made where possible
• Must be able to work outdoors at times, and in various weather conditions

Responsibilities:

• Complete stable management duties according to the specifications of the Manager
• Grooming, leading and handling horses
• mucking stalls and paddocks, feeding, watering and administering medications as needed to horses
• This is an entry level position, daytime shifts, with expectations of flexibility in days of work for staff coverage
• Maintaining a safe, clean and functional facility; including tack room, storage room, "riders lounge," and washroom area

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and diverse abilities to apply. If you need assistance during any stage of the application process please contact the hiring manager at facilities@ctra.ca.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, cover letter and references to facilities@ctra.ca, or through Indeed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Duncan, BC V9L 5L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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