Job Description

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for meaningful, hands-on work? Join our team as a Farm Manager Assistant where you'll play a key role in the care and wellbeing of over 70 rescue animals. This is a rewarding, active position that gets you outside every day, working closely with donkeys and other animals, supporting daily operations and being part of a dedicated team making a real difference. No two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily care to donkeys and other sanctuary animals Observe and report animal health and behaviour concerns promptly Operate and maintain tractor and equipment (training provided if not experienced) Administer basic medications Assist in routine hoof care procedures Clean and maintain stalls and paddocks Perform basic property maintenance (fencing, shelters, tools) Maintain accurate records of animal care, supplies and routines Support and guide volunteers in daily tasks Assist with educational tours and fundraising events

Qualifications

Previous animal care experience (equine preferred) Comfortable working around large animals Physically capable of year-round outdoor work Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to follow daily routines and work effectively as part of a team Valid driver's license required

Personal Qualities

Compassionate: You treat animals with patience and care Organized: You work efficiently and keep things on track Team-Oriented: You collaborate well with others Dependable: You arrive on time and stay on task

What we offer

A meaningful opportunity to support animal welfare Hands-on training in donkey and sanctuary care A dedicated and supportive team environment Occasional paid overtime
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Roseneath, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

animal care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person