Stable Attendent

Vancouver Police Department

Stable Attendent

COMPETITION: #2699-20260706

STATUS

Auxiliary / Casual

SECTION

Mounted Unit, District 1

HOURS OF WORK

Any day of the week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

SALARY

Pay Grade 15 - $29.20 to $34.30 per hour

COMPETITION END DATE

Monday, July 20, 2026

Responsible for tending to the horses and stables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Clean out stalls and stable area
Mix and distribute food for horses according to prescribed schedules
Note and report injuries to animals or signs of illness
Administer treatment to horses as ordered
Assist the Mounted Unit police members when required
Walk horses for exercise
Assist in moving bulk feed and bedding
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment
Working knowledge of the care and feeding horses
Ability to carry out routine tasks in feeding and caring for horses
Ability to understand and interpret written and oral instructions
Ability to weigh materials and maintain simple records
Ability to lift and carry bulky objects such as baled straw and bags of feed up to 70 lbs.
Skill in handling and caring for horses

Preferred

Level 1 dressage riding ability

EXPERIENCE

Required

Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills required to tactfully deal with individuals at various levels, internally and externally, both in person and on the telephone
Ability to make sound decisions when dealing with difficult callers and members of the public
Experience in the care for horses
High degree of organizational skills and proven ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines

Preferred

Experience training and working with horses

EDUCATION

Required

Grade 12
Member of the Horse Council of BC (HCBC)

Preferred

Basic equine first aid

AVAILIBILITY FOR CASUAL SHIFTS

Minimum of 21 hours a month
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength and agility, sufficient to meet the demands of the job: lifting, bending, reaching, and carrying, including moving heavy items (approximately 60 lbs.)
All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required
Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates will be required to pass a job interview and enhanced reliability clearance.

NOTE: This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.

Applicants should submit a resume via email to ***email_hidden*** by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. Thecompetition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.

THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : Experience an asset