Teamster Assistant

Department:  Programming & Experience - Animal Care and Agriculture
Position Type:  Seasonal
Hourly Wage:  $16.50

Hours:

Varies, based on Operational need; up to 40 hours per week

What we offer:

Flexible work arrangements where no one day is similar
Working in a beautiful park setting
Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking

Who We Are:

Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The Park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.
Job Overview:  Under the direction of the Teamster Coordinator, the Teamster Assistant supports the care, handling, and safe management of assigned horses and livestock. Under the supervision of a Teamster, this role cares for Heritage Park horses in a safe, responsible manner while contributing to an enjoyable guest experience. The incumbent will receive instruction and coaching on safely driving teams in accordance with Heritage Park policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:  Horse Care and Transportation   Assist with the feeding, care and proper handling of all assigned horses and animals as needed, including their cleaning, grooming and exercising
Observe teams for signs of sickness, disease, or injury and assists with appropriate treatment as required
Assist with the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment, harnesses, machinery, buildings, fences, pens, corrals, and pastures in accordance with prescribed safety and cleanliness standards
Assist with catching, harnessing and hooking up teams, ensuring proper handling of equipment and following procedures
Drive or rides with the Teamster on a daily basis, as experience and time permit, to build competency and knowledge in driving while continuing to provide an interactive and engaging experience for Park visitors.
Ensure that all relevant equipment and areas (such as barns, stalls and paddocks) are cleaned and kept tidy
Ensure guests, staff, and volunteers have a positive experience by being friendly and courteous, greeting guests warmly, and handling situations with positivity
Create a welcoming environment for visitors, answering questions and providing information to enhance their visit
Assist in farming operation at Heritage Park including plowing, seeding, harvesting, haying and threshing if required
Perform other duties as required
Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing   Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision, ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement, belonging, and fulfillment for employees and volunteers, in line with Heritage Park values.
Recognize all contributors to our community as integral to our success, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections, and financial assets by driving growth with innovation, transparency, and financial sustainability, while embracing our historical assets and recognizing all contributors.
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS), following safe work practices, reporting work-related incidents, injuries, and hazards, participating in employer training, and adhering to policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
Volunteers are a vital part of Heritage Park’s success. Employees are expected to collaborate respectfully with volunteers and contribute to an environment where volunteers feel heard, safe, welcomed, and supported, recognizing the important role they play in delivering exceptional experiences for our community.

Required Qualifications:

Enrollment in or completion of secondary education is required; post-secondary education in a field related to agriculture would be an asset
Previous experience riding, caring for, and/or working directly with horses is required
Knowledge specifically of proper care and health procedures combined with horse husbandry experience is required
Prior large animal (livestock) care experience would be an asset
Previous driving experience is not required, but is an asset
Prior Teamster Assistant type experience is an asset
Ability to detect illness and behavioural changes in horses and provide proper care
Willingness to develop skills as a teamster if deemed suitable
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in a client-faced setting
All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to complete a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. A criminal record will not…