Race Track Maintenance Operator ➔ Ontario

Position: Race Track Maintenance Operator ➔ Ontario | Full time
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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operate all equipment required for the maintenance of WEG grounds, roads, parking lots, stable area and buildings

Safely operate all cars and trucks including pickups, vans, stake trucks, snow ploughs, snow blowers, dump trucks, boom and flush water trucks, bucket trucks and sand trucks

Safely operate all farm tractors and pick ups with attachments including harrows, cutting harrows, floats, lawn mowers, grass cutters, post hole augers, wagons, trailers, snow blowers, rototillers, rollers, rakes and screens

Operate front-end loaders, Athey loaders, self-propelled rollers, grass cutters and rototillers

Perform “Circle Check” of equipment being used for work shift; report any defects to Supervisor immediately

Perform duties of Labourer as required including raking and shovelling, maintaining stalls and cutting grass

Conduct deliveries and pickups on and off premises

Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and storage of all related equipment

Demonstrate knowledge of track procedures regarding horse-related accidents and injuries

Respond to emergencies such as fire and water leaks as required

Complete work in a safe and efficient manner

Maintain neat and organized work areas

Maintain all documents in a timely and accurate manner as required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid class "DZ" drivers license

Solid knowledge operating all equipment required for maintenance

General knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures and WHMIS

Basic verbal communication skills

Basic interpersonal skills

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year driving experience in a similar environment

Qualify for an AGCO

Must be able to perform shift work, weekends and holidays as required

Willing to travel to other tracks as required

Pay Rate:  $28.62 during probation period and $29.37 per hour after probation period.

Reason for vacancy:  Replacement

We use AI-powered resume screening software to help identify qualified candidates based on the criteria in this job posting. All applications prioritized by the system are subsequently reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Be Yourself.
We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity.

Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently.

Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horse racing experiences with the world.