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Reference number
RCM25J-176613-000096
Selection process number
25-RCM-EA-N-N-NCR-SPER-143820
Location
Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary
$32.63 to $35.46 per hour
Level
GL-MAN-08 - SP-MAL-08
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
Duties
The GL-MAN-8 will be required to travel extensively with the RCMP Musical Ride during their 2026 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.
Intent of the process
The intent of the process is to fill temporary positions on a casual basis (up to 90 days). You will be contacted should the manager wish to consider you further.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Important messages
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.
A casual worker is a person appointed for a period not exceeding 90 working days in one calendar year in any department or agency to which the Public Service Commission has exclusive authority to make appointments.
https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/workforce/staffing/mobility/casual-worker.html
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Willing and able to travel anywhere in Canada for an extended period of time between the months of July and September, 2026 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
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.
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Operational Requirements
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 July and September, 2026 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
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.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
*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.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects theCanadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong toone of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
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
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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 3 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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