Banff Trail Riders
 
Banff Trail Riders in Banff, AB
From $190 a day - Full-time
Banff Trail Riders
Banff Trail Riders in Banff, AB
From $190 a day
Job details

Pay
From $190 a day
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Day shift

Location
Banff Trail Riders in Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
On-site parking
Store discount

Full job description
Banff Trail Riders is looking for both licensed farriers, and those looking to gain experience in the field, to help maintain our herd of over 280 animals throughout our busy Summer season. This role will require individuals to keep up with the demand on a daily basis- providing resets, corrective shoeing, and utilize knowledge with ropes, stock, and hot shoeing where necessary.

Schedule is flexible, but will require regular full time or part-time hours and all tools and supplies are provided by Banff Trail Riders. Farrier Team Members will also be covered by Workers Compensation Board (WCB).

This position will require you to:

Oversee our herd of over 280 horses and mules.
Ensure all animals are shod to a high standard.
Keep track of when each animal will be due for resets.
Ensure a steady and continues upkeep for summer operations.
Assist with herd health and safety.
Provide corrective shoeing as required.
Qualifications:

Team Member applicants do not need to hold a qualification but should show experience of previous horsemanship/ equine knowledge.
Valid first aid required.
Wages will be based on experience (certifications, useful knowledge includes corrective shoeing, use of ropes/ stock, draft shoes and hot shoeing). This is fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills and work with many animals on a daily basis to build knowledge and expertise in the field.

This position and is located in Banff, AB.

Staff accommodation may be available upon request.

For more information about Banff Trail Riders, please visit our website at www.horseback.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $190.00 per day

Benefits:

On-site parking
Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift
Application question(s):

Do you require staff accommodation?
Are you legally permitted to live and work in Canada (i.e. hold a valid work permit, PR status or Canadian citizenship)? If you hold a work permit, please state the expiry date.
Experience:

Farrier/Shoeing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person