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When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
The GL-MAN-8 will be required to travel extensively with the RCMP Musical Ride during their 2025 tour and responsible for the care for up to 30 horses, including upkeep of temporary stabling, feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, handling horses, watching for signs of illness or injury, etc.
The intent of the process is to fill a temporary position through a casual contract (up to 90 days).
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
*Recent experience in equine husbandry
*Recent experience in the basic health and physical care of horses
*Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Willing and able to travel anywhere in Canada for an extended period of time between the months of May and September, 2025 for either the majority or the entire tour
Willing and able to work shift work, involving a rotation of day and night shifts
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, be on standby, or adjust schedule with little or no notice to meet operational requirements
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to work on weekends and statutory holidays
Willing and able to lift, carry and/or push heavy or awkward items, weighing up to twenty-five (25) kilograms
Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's license
Willing and able to drive a standard size vehicle
English essential
Information on language requirements
Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
Willing and able to travel anywhere in Canada for an extended period of time between the months of May and September, 2025 for either the majority or the entire tour
Willing and able to work shift work, involving a rotation of day and night shifts
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, be on standby, or adjust schedule with little or no notice to meet operational requirements
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to work on weekends and statutory holidays
Willing and able to lift, carry and/or push heavy or awkward items, weighing up to twenty-five (25) kilograms
Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted driver's license
Willing and able to drive a standard size vehicle
Willing and able to adapt to new and unfamiliar work environments both indoors and outdoors, where there is contact with dust, dirt, odours, noise, smooth surfaces, dampness, crowds, or extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
An interview, in-person technical assessment and reference checks may be administered.
Contact information for two (2) references who can speak to your equine experience and one (1) character reference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.