Supervisor Racing Surfaces

3 weeks ago

Milton, Ontario, Canada Woodbine Entertainment Full time

Job Title:
Supervisor, Racing Surfaces

Department:
Standardbred Racing

Reports To:
General Manager, Mohawk Park

Date:
May 2024

Business Address: 555 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M9W5L2

Language of Work:
English

Type of Employment:
Full-time

Salary Range:
$63,500 to $65,000 per annum based on 40 hours per week

Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability

Contact Information:
Email:

comTelephone:
ext

3254Mailing Address:
Same as business address

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the racing surfaces are prepared in a safe and consistent manner each day of racing and that all equipment is functional and that the resources needed are readily available to staff.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages and supervises track staff, provides direction to Standardbred staff regarding managing track surface prior, during and after racing
  • Daily maintenance of Standardbred racing surface for racing at the Woodbine Mohawk Park location and ensures track and equipment is operational and maintained in safe working order
  • Ensures minimal impact to the operations when conducting maintenance activities of the track surface.
  • Makes recommendations to Vice President of Standardbred Racing to cancel racing due to adverse or dangerous conditions existing in the absence of the Manager.
  • Addresses Owners', Trainer's and/or Drivers' concerns with respect to track surface issues.
  • Monitors workload, develops and implements tasks and work procedures.
  • Provides feedback to managers on daily operational needs for parts, material and services, including staffing requirements.
  • Creates and implements daily work schedule for track surface employees.
  • Manages daily track log process on Mohawk's racing surface, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Monitors environment for due diligence and compliance support.
  • Ensures all related equipment is in safe working condition and ensures staff are properly trained.
  • Ensures Horse Ambulance, Start Gate and Emergency Lights are operational for racing.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with horsemen and other racing related staff.
  • Interprets, administers and implements the applicable Collective Agreement(s), organizational policies, and Human Resources policies, as required.
  • Exhibits, demonstrates and encourages from others the core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.
  • Represents the Standardbred racing surface department on the Health & Safety committees to ensure safety procols are created and followed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge of standardbred horse racetrack surfaces and related issues.
  • Knowledge of horse racing industry.
  • General understanding of the operational and regulatory structure of horse racing.
  • Knowledge of managing a team of 10 – 15 people
Skills

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational and management skills
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite) and able to multi-task in an ever changing, demanding environment.
  • Ability to create and manage a seven-day schedule.
  • Must be flexible and innovative.
  • Ability to maintain and influence internal and external relationships.
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment.
  • Ability to evaluate the track surface to determine the best maintenance, resulting in lowering horse injury.
  • Ability to make decisions regarding the track surface due to variable weather.
  • Identify areas to improve the efficiencies of track maintenance while still maintaining high standards of safety
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships within the racing department and property services to enable collaborative work environment
  • Demonstrates excellent judgement on how to manuever machinery while sharing the track with the standardbred horses
Education and Experience

  • Post secondary education (degree/certificate/diploma) in Property Services and/or horse racing track surface maintenance or related field.
  • 3-5 years practical experience in a similar environment.
  • Experience operating graders, tractors and water trucks
  • Required to have a D-class license
  • Ability to evaluate the gait of a horse in order to determine a suitable track surface. Trotters vs. Pacers.
Working Conditions

  • Exposure to external weather conditions and dust, noise
  • Must be able to respond to numerous outside influences and impacts
  • This role is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to match the Standardbred race schedule.

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