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Manager of Equestrian Operations

Viridian People Solutions
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
4 hours ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Housing allowance
Paid time off
On-site parking

Skills

Heavy lifting
Social media management
Supervising experience
Accounting
Leadership
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

LOCATION: Ranch 20 minutes from the outskirts of Calgary

REPORTING TO: President

TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (45 hours per week)

On behalf of a client, we are seeking a Manager of Equestrian Operations to oversee and manage the well-being of client horses for a public ranch (living on-site). This incumbent will work closely with the clients as well as a larger stable staff to ensure the safety and general health of horses that are boarded on-site. Additionally, this incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the stable facilities meet the necessary standards for cleanliness, safety, and comfort for the horses. This role requires excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of equine behavior and physiology, and a genuine passion for the welfare of horses. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a high level of teamwork, initiative, flexibility, and reliability, and have a superb attention to detail and be always highly professional.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Participation in the health benefits program;
Annual vacation entitlement;
Competitive wage offering;
Opportunity to board personal horse;
On-site living; and
Be part of a collaborative and high performing culture that provides ongoing growth opportunities and genuinely takes care of their people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee the day-to-day operational coordination of the equestrian facility, ensuring services, staffing, scheduling, and administrative functions are executed efficiently and consistently.
Develop, document, and maintain operational processes, procedures, and training materials to support consistency, scalability, and business continuity across the facility.
Coordinate guest accommodation turnover activities, including housekeeping, laundry, inventory management, and quality standards, while ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture by mentoring staff, supporting team leaders, and promoting effective communication and collaboration across the operation.
Support business growth initiatives through marketing activities, social media engagement, community partnerships, promotion of facility services, and identifying opportunities to enhance occupancy and client engagement.
Partner with ownership to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance the client experience, and support the long-term development of the ranch and equestrian operation.
Oversee the daily care of client horses, including feeding, grooming, turnout, blanketing and stall cleaning.
Monitor horses for behavioural changes, while also inspecting to identify any health issues or problems and providing the appropriate medical attention and coordination of veterinary care, where required.
Maintain detailed records of each horse’s health and performance.
Ensures adherence to individualized feeding plans, and provide support with inquiries, where appropriate.
Develop and maintain a positive rapport with clients and act as the primary point of contact for inquiries, scheduling, and updates regarding their horses.
Address any concerns, questions, or requests in a timely manner.
Manage inventory of feed, bedding, and other supplies, and replenish as needed.
Hire staff, both permanent and seasonal, while keeping an eye on labour costs compared to revenue.
Supervise and train stable staff members in proper horse care techniques and procedures, and providing feedback, as needed.
Complete minor facility maintenance, where required.
Manage general basic accounting work such as invoicing the clients in a timely manner and following up for payment, keeping track of additional charges, and budgeting.
Communicate regularly with the ranch owner and management teams regarding financial matters or budgetary concerns.
Manage and update the social media accounts, as needed.
Oversee the planning and execution of events on site, including both employee and client events.
Ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the above details, other qualifications include:

Have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a related position.
Experience working with horses and a strong understanding of equine care and management.
Must have high attention to detail and be able to problem solve effectively.
Demonstrated experience coordinating people, operations, schedules, and competing priorities within a customer-focused environment.
Previous leadership experience involving staff supervision, training, coaching, and performance management.
Experience developing operational procedures, training materials, or process improvements considered a strong asset.
Experience with managing social media accounts considered an asset.
Experience with event planning considered an asset.
Experience with basic accounting skills considered an asset.
Ability to lift 60+ pounds and perform physically repetitive tasks.
Must be able to take initiative.
Follow instructions precisely and adhere to established routines, processes, and procedures.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Own reliable transportation and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
Be courteous, discreet, honest, reliable, and responsible.
Must be adaptable and flexible.
Must possess a positive attitude.
Must be legally able to work in Canada.
Successfully complete a criminal and credit backcheck process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Extended health care
Housing allowance
On-site parking
Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

Millarville, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you legally able to work in Canada?
Are you open to living on site for the role?

Experience:

Horse Management: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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