Equine Maintenance Worker I – Banff Barns (YESS Program)

Job Description

This position assists with the care of ~30 horses that are used by Parks Canada staff to access the backcountry in Banff National Park. Duties of this position include: exercising, feeding, watering and grooming horses, hay management, tack organization and maintenance, general ranch maintenance, staff mentoring, assisting staff with trip preparation, and trailering horses and staff to trailheads. Successful applicants will be working under a certified farrier. If the applicant has farrier training, shoeing horses would be included as a regular duty.

Youth Employment & Skills Strategy (YESS) Positions for the Banff Field Unit

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Federal Government jobs initiative targeted at young Canadians aged 15 to 30. The purpose is to increase employment for youth, enabling them to gain work experience, skills, and to extend their networks. Parks Canada is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace by embracing this initiative, and encourages applications by youth facing barriers to employment, in particular Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities.
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Who can apply? To be eligible, you must be:
· Between 15 and 30 years old.
· Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who had been granted refugee status in Canada.
· Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as, Indigenous Canadians, members of a racialized community and persons living with disabilities, as well as youth facing barriers to employment. We encourage you to self-identify in your application.  12 week term offers with possibility of extensions.  Staff housing may be available.

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in working for Parks Canada in Banff, AB please submit your resume and cover letter to: rhbanff-banffhr@pc.gc.ca