We have partnered with a private equestrian property south of Calgary to support them in hiring their next part-time Weekend Equine Attendant (Groom).
Job ID: 43177
Job Type: Direct Hire
Category: Miscellaneous
Location: Calgary, Alberta
This opportunity is with a private barn caring for a small herd of horses and family pets. The successful candidate will be a key part of daily horse care, barn maintenance, and general support to the owner, in a hands-on, trust-based environment.
The culture is collaborative yet independent, with an emphasis on initiative, forward-thinking, and proactive planning. Flexibility is valued, particularly during show season where travel with the horses will be required.
The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and confident handling horses in a variety of situations while also assisting with household and animal care tasks.
If you have spent your life around horses and are keen to find a career where you can be paid working with animals and evolving your horsemanship daily…apply today!
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key job functions are:
- Turn horses out and bring them in for morning and evening routines.
- Clean stalls and maintain barn cleanliness, drag pastures, arena and round pens as required.
- Clean and maintain water troughs and indoor waterers.
- Prepare horses for farrier visits and assist as needed.
- Order grain, shavings, and hay supplies as required.
- Assist with loading horses and preparing for transport.
- Accompany the owner to veterinary appointments and horse shows when required.
- Support hauling horses and ensuring documentation is prepared for travel, including cross-border requirements.
- Perform general barn, tuck and trailer maintenance as needed.
- Walk dogs and provide pet care support as requested.
- Provide house sitting and animal care coverage during owner travel.
Education:
- Completion of a horsemanship clinic or formal equine training is an asset.
- Ongoing interest in developing horsemanship knowledge and skills is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Clean criminal background check.
- Valid driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Ability to safely operate and reverse a truck and horse trailer.
- Willingness to take initiative and assist with planning upcoming horse care needs.
- Comfort working independently in a private barn setting.
Experience:
- Previous experience caring for horses in a private barn, boarding facility, or similar environment.
- Experience handling young horses or familiarity with the foaling process is an asset.
- Experience hauling horses or assisting with transportation logistics is preferred.
- Knowledge of cross-border horse travel documentation is an asset.
- Candidates who have grown up around horses or recently completed equine-related training are encouraged to apply.
Skills:
- Initiative: Proactive in identifying upcoming needs and planning accordingly.
- Horsemanship: Confident and calm handling of horses in various situations.
- Organization: Ability to manage supplies, scheduling, and daily routines.
- Reliability: Dependable and consistent with daily animal care responsibilities.
- Communication: Comfortable coordinating appointments and discussing care requirements.
- Flexibility: Willingness to support after-hours activities during show season.
Base Salary: $20-25/hr
- This is an hourly position based on experience and qualifications.
- Some flexibility in scheduling may be available depending on operational needs.
Work Hours:
- Part-time, Saturday & Sunday
- Occasional evenings and weekday shifts required for coverage for the full-time groom, horse shows, and travel.
Additional Notes:
- This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- This is a weekend position (Saturday & Sunday) with potential for week day coverage on occasion. Are you able to work every weekend?
Experience:
- Groom: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
