Job Description

Ontario Secondary School Teachers\' Federation District 35- Technician/Administrative/Research/Agricultural

Equine Chore Assistant

Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph

Temporary part-time from September 3, 2023 to April 15, 2024
(Less than 24 hours a week)
Hiring #: 2023-0481

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The University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus\' REACH location is hiring for the role of Equine Chore Assistant for the upcoming fall semester (September to December 2023). The successful individual will be working under the Equine Facilities Coordinator, overseeing the equine students in the barn during morning and evening chores.

Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Directly overseeing all student horse handling and assisting where needed
• Enforcing safety protocol
• Maintaining a professional and disciplined environment

Skills required:

• Fostering skill development of students of all skill levels
• Problem solving and making decisions under pressure
• Strong understanding of horse health and welfare
• Ability to handle hot horses in a calm and effective manner

There are AM and PM shifts available. Weekends will be required. Morning shifts are 3 hours (5:30am-8:30am) and evening shifts are 2 hours (5:45pm - 7:45pm)

Will consider someone who can work AM shifts only but prefer a candidate who can work both shifts. Hours are approximately 10 hours each week but will vary depending on availability, not to exceed 24 hours per week.

This position is located at the REACH Center in Clinton, Ontario.

Position Number 462-TPT
Classification OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary Band 2
Normal Hiring Range $20.77 - $23.23 per hour

At the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

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