Racing Groundsman-HEI

7 months ago


Vancouver, Canada CB Canada Full time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

As required/directed:

  • Help load horses into & dispatch them from the starting gate at the post time of each race
  • Assist in the placement & set-up of the starting gate for each race (can include but is not limited to:  dismantling & reassembling sections of the track rail, testing the gate, adjusting numbers, raking the area)
  • Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:

  • Minimum Grade 12 Education or equivalent
  • Very good general horsemanship; significant experience working with & around horses in confined spaces
  • Physical ability to perform duties to required level (including alertness, physical agility & the ability to effectively hold & maneuver unruly horses)
  • Working knowledge of operations & regulations pertaining to thoroughbred horse racing an asset
  • Ability to work in a “team” setting; good inter-personal skills
  • Ability to take instruction and/or work effectively without direct supervision
  • Ability to react quickly, under pressure and effectively
  • Must successfully pass a criminal and credit record check by the Gaming and Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB) - Racing
  • A passion for providing Great Experiences and Memories to our internal and external guests in the continual quest of achieving service excellence


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