Weekend Lead Barn Hand

6 months ago


Duncan, Canada Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association Full time

**Become part of our collaborative team at CTRA Since 1986, Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association (CTRA) has been a registered non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding and equine-based wellness programs in the Cowichan Valley. As a Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association accredited exam and training centre, CTRA provides programs for individuals with diverse abilities in an environment of inclusivity and opportunity.**

We are currently looking to fill the position of our weekend Barn Staff lead hand. This is a weekend position that could include casual work during the week.

**PURPOSE**: Fulfill a leadership role in performing all daily feeding routines, turnout and bring in, barn cleaning and any general horse care duties. Maintaining outdoor paddocks in a safe clean condition.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Collaborate with weekday Lead Hand and Executive Director on the management of all aspects involving the care and use of CTRA horse herd.
- Complete stable management duties including feeding, mucking stalls, paddocks, turn in/out, and general stable maintenance.
- Ensure all special care and diet routines outlined for horses are carried out in accordance with the directions of management.
- Maintain and clean facility equipment and areas including, but not limited to, feed rooms, stalls, aisles, arena, paddocks, walkways, loft areas, tack room, storage room, rider’s lounge, and washroom area.
- Ensure the health and well-being of all horses within the herd.
- Assist with program and horse related events, workshops, or clinics as requested by the Lead Hand or Executive Director
- Participate in special events such as training, fundraisers, appreciation events, and the open house.
- Act as a representative of CTRA when dealing with clients, participants, and volunteers that frequent the barn.
- Supervision and training of barn volunteers at the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator
- Supervision and training of new barn staff members
- Keep daily journal up to date.
- Work with the CTRA team to maintain a clean office and bathroom in the upstairs area.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must have pervious barn work experience.
- Must be knowledgeable in horse care, grooming and tacking.
- Experience in a supervision role an asset.
- Previous riding and barn worker experience an asset.
- Must pass a criminal record check.
- Must be able to do manual work and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Interest in learning and collaborating with a team

**Expectations**:

- Mission Support - will demonstrate a deep commitment to the Society and its mission, keeping the mission in the forefront of all decision making.
- Timeliness - will meet all deadlines, commitments, and requirements on time.
- Professionalism - will exhibit the highest standards of professionalism in work ethic, written and oral communications, reliability, ethics, discretion, and community relations.
- Flexibility and Staff Collaboration - will be expected to collaborate closely with other members of the CTRA team, to outline and cover shared responsibilities as well as clearly communicate schedule requirements, embodying the spirit of teamwork to manage the workload.
- Confidentiality - will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and is to adhere to the requirements set out by PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act)

Application must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Every Weekend

Work Location: In person


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