Judge

The Regulatory Compliance Branch is seeking aJudge to play a key role in maintaining the integrity safety and fairness of racing in Ontario. This position ensures that all requirements under the Horse Racing Licence Act and the Rules of Racing are consistently upheld while overseeing the conduct of racing officials owners trainers drivers and others involved in the care and control of horses. This role is critical to protecting the public interest and supporting a secure and well-regulated racing You Will Do:Officiate racing by observing contests to ensure fair competition. Make rulings and assign penalties and provide evidence at appeal hearings to support those in investigations into alleged rule violations and recommends improvements to investigative operational decisions at the the accurate completion of official documentation (daily reports race programs race charts) in collaboration with other the Senior Judge and fellow Judges fully informed to support consistent decision-making and smooth race in Judges hearings as required to support fair transparent and timely resolution of racing all association officials and employees in the performance of their guidance to minor officials during the running of the Have: Thorough knowledge of the applicable Standardbred and/or Thoroughbred Rules of of Standardbred Canadas examination and accreditation requirements to qualify for appointment as a related experience in horse racing racing officiating or racing operations with the ability to make sound operational decisions and exercise independent impartial ability to interpret and apply rules investigate alleged violations make rulings assign penalties and support decisions in formal hearings and of legal procedures and applicable federal and provincial legislation relevant to horse communication analytical and documentation skills including the ability to communicate decisions clearly and collaborate effectively with fellow Judges and racing industry stakeholders.A valid G drivers licence with an acceptable driving and ability to travel and work variable hours including evenings weekends and statutory successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background to Have:Extensive experience as a Judge or in a comparable horse racing regulatory or officiating Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) accreditation or equivalent advanced training in racing officiating or experience handling complex racing investigations formal hearings appeals or contentious regulatory matters including the assessment of evidence and application of the Rules of Racing.