Supervisor, Racing Surfaces ➔ Ontario
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Management
Operations Management, General Management, Program / Project Manager, Maintenance Manager
With almost 150 years of proud horse racing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horse racing in Canada.
Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.
Job TitleSupervisor, Racing Surfaces
DepartmentThoroughbred Racing
Reports ToGeneral Manager, Mohawk Park
DateJuly 2026
Business Address555 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON,
Language of WorkEnglish
Location of Work555 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON,
Type of EmploymentFull-time and permanent
Salary Range$75,000 per annum based on 40 hours per week
BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
Mailing AddressSame as business address
Job SummaryThe purpose of this position is to ensure that the racing surfaces are prepared in a safe and consistent manner each day of racing and that all equipment is functional and that the resources needed are readily available to staff.
Key Responsibilities- Manages and supervises track staff, provides direction to Standard bred staff regarding managing track surface prior, during and after racing
- Daily maintenance of Standard bred racing surface for racing at the Woodbine Mohawk Park location and ensures track and equipment is operational and maintained in safe working order
- Ensures minimal impact to the operations when conducting maintenance activities of the track surface.
- Makes recommendations to Vice President of Standard bred Racing to cancel racing due to adverse or dangerous conditions existing in the absence of the Manager.
- Addresses Owners', Trainer's and/or Drivers' concerns with respect to track surface issues.
- Monitors workload, develops and implements tasks and work procedures.
- Provides feedback to managers on daily operational needs for parts, material and services, including staffing requirements.
- Creates and implements daily work schedule for track surface employees.
- Manages daily track log process on Mohawk’s racing surface, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitors environment for due diligence and compliance support.
- Ensures all related equipment is in safe working condition and ensures staff are properly trained.
- Ensures Horse Ambulance, Start Gate and Emergency Lights are operational for racing.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with horsemen and other racing related staff.
- Interprets, administers and implements the applicable Collective Agreement(s), organizational policies, and Human Resources policies, as required.
- Exhibits, demonstrates and encourages from others the core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.
- Represents the Standard bred racing surface department on the Health & Safety committees to ensure safety protocols are created and followed.
- Advanced knowledge of standard bred horse racetrack surfaces and related issues.
- Knowledge of horse racing industry.
- General understanding of the operational and regulatory structure of horse racing.
- Knowledge of managing a team of 10 – 15 people.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational and management skills.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite) and able to multi-task in an ever changing, demanding environment.
- Ability to create and manage a seven-day schedule.
- Must be flexible and innovative.
- Ability to maintain and influence internal and external relationships.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to evaluate the track surface to determine the best maintenance, resulting in lowering horse injury.
- Ability to make decisions regarding the track surface due to variable weather.
- Identify areas to improve the efficiencies of track maintenance while still maintaining high standards of safety.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships within the racing department and property services to enable collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrates…
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