Thoroughbred Racehorse Groom |
| Job ID | 74-E6-E1-0F-60-94 |
| Company | Harold and Jessie Ladouceur Racing |
| Location | Etobicoke / Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2019-04-04 |
| Posted Until | 2019-10-01 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Description |
| Harold and Jessie Ladouceur racing stable has 2 openings for thoroughbred racehorse grooms with 5 years minimum racetrack experience. The job is located at Woodbine racetrack, 555 Rexdale blvd. Etobicoke, Ontario. The position is available immidiatly and goes through to December 20 2019. The applicant must be reliable, able to work outdoors in a fast paced enviroment. The individual must be proficiant in tacking and bandaging for both morning exercise and/or afternoon racing. Must have the ability to oversee nutritional requirements of individual horses, and be able to detect health or lameness issues. WSIB covered. |
| Start Date | April 1 2019 |
| Salary | $18.00/per Hour For 40 Hours Per Week. |
| Credentials | AGCO license |
| Essential Skills | Knowledge of equine physiology, anatomy and nutrition. Ability to detect health and lameness issues. Bandage, bathe, and groom horses. Must be able to get horses ready to train in the morning and race in afternoon. Must display attention to detail. |
| Experience | 5 years minimum racetrack experience |
| Languages | English |
| Weight Handling | Over 50lbs |
| Work Settings | A stable envoroment. Outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be dependable for early mornings. Physically demanding. Handling valuble, athletic horses. Must be able to be around hay and straw and some dust. Long hours on feet and able to lift 50lbs. |
| How To Apply | jhladouceur@gmail.com |
