Barn Attendant Ii - Brampton, Canada - City of Brampton

City of Brampton

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Brampton, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Barn Attendant II

DEPARTMENT:
Community Services

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Part-time, seasonal and temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 24 hour workweek / variable hours

LOCATION:

CHINGUACOUSY PARK

HOURLY RATE:
$16.75

POSTING DATE:
January 17, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
February 28, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Animal Farm Technician/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, this role provides care to various livestock and assist with daily barn operations.

Perform housekeeping and basic grounds keeping duties. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of animals and users at all
times. Provides direction to Barn Attendant I.

Provide care to various livestock and assist with daily barn operations
Provide animals with specified and required diets and administer medication
Responsible for appropriate response for animal care emergencies
Assist with Pony Ride Program and Petting Zoo in absence of Animal Technician
Ensure participant safety at all times
Perform basic grounds and housekeeping duties
Assist with the set up and dismantling of special events
Complete daily opening and closing duties of barn
Safe and efficient usage, care and maintenance of tools and equipment that include: power sweeper, string trimmer and push mower; reporting any defects to immediate supervisor
Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e. accident/incident reports, cash handling procedures)
Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging users
Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
Attend meetings/training as required
Perform other duties as required

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Minimum 17 years of age
1 year experience in farm animal care
Valid Ontario nonprobationary Class "G" driver's license,
Ability to obtain City of Brampton Vehicle Operator Permit within 1 month of date of hire
Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, considered an asset
Exceptional customer service and communication skills

- **Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton._
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