MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :
As required / directed :
- Time horses during their morning workouts
- Identify horses prior to the workouts
- Record times and other required information
- Liaise with required horsemen, staff and / or officials
- Perform related clerical duties
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES :
- Minimum Grade 12 Education or equivalent
- Knowledge of thoroughbred horse racing operations and regulations preferred
- Physical ability to perform duties (ie : good eyesight, manual dexterity ability to operate a stopwatch or several simultaneously)
- Ability to work in close proximity to horses, if required
- ACCURACY / ATTENTION TO DETAIL; ability to focus in a busy environment (capable of timing several horses at once)
- Good organizational abilities
- Computer literacy an asset
- Good communication and inter-personal skills, including good oral & written English, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision; honesty
- Must successfully pass a criminal and credit record check by the Gaming and Policy Enforcement Branch (GPEB) - Racing
- A passion for providing Great Experiences and Memories to our internal and external guests in the continual quest of achieving service excellence