Horse Handler
Horse Handler
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14-04-2025
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14-04-2025
Job Description
Opportunity
Were looking for passionate and dedicated Horse Handlers to join our team fulltime. In this role provide daily care for our 40 rescued horses along with a variety of other farm animals. Care includes feeding grooming turning in and out and mucking of the barns. This physically demanding position requires you to be on your feet all day in all weather conditions while working closely with a team to provide the best care for our animals.
About Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary
Dog Tales is a worldrenowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields rolling hills and wooded areas in King City Ontario. Our picturesque location complete with kilometers of walking trails therapy pools and a grooming spa is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care our team provides all of the love attention and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts so that they can move on to permanent loving homes which most do. For the rest Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.
If you would like to be part of an energetic and compassionate team where you can make an impact and difference in the lives of countless animals join us!
The Role
As a Horse Handler you will be an essential part of our team responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and of our animals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Grooming and feeding horses and other animals (including pigs cows sheep and chickens)
- Mucking out stalls cleaning paddocks
- Turning in and out
- Maintaining a positive and productive environment for the animals and the team.
- Working in a fastpaced environment and adapting to varying weather conditions.
What You Bring
We understand that the ideal candidate doesnt exist so even if you dont check every box we encourage you to apply. We value passion and a willingness to learn!
- At least 1 year of experience working with horses.
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with a strong focus on safety and care.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our team with great perks that make work enjoyable and life easier:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with a solid benefits package including health vision and dental coverage to keep you covered.
- Extended Healthcare: In addition to regular health benefits we provide extra support for your wellbeing including mental health resources.
- Free Staff Meals: Enjoy free daily meals while at work making your day a little more convenient and enjoyable.
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days: Take time to relax or recover with paid vacation and sick days because worklife balance is important.
- Employee Appreciation Events: We host regular events to celebrate our team and build a positive fun work environment.
- GRSP: Contribute to a Group Registered Savings Plan to secure your future.
Compensation: $42000 per annum
Schedule
All animals require care yearround including weekends and evenings. Our team members work varied shifts from MondaySunday including holidays.
Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary is committed to creating a respectful accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment or interview process please contact us at.
Please note this position is onsite. Additionally reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility.
We thank all applicants in advance and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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