Check the starting gate before the start of each qualifying and live racing session to ensure it is in proper running condition, and liaise with appropriate department to schedule any required maintenance
Drive the starting gate for live racing and qualifying in an extremely safe manner. Taking over the accelerator at the Start of each race, and following the field of horses around the track for the duration of the race
Assist the Starter during any on-track accidents or incidents
Key Success Factors:
Minimum High School education
Thorough knowledge of horses, horseracing industry, AGCO Rules of Racing, Company policies, and Departmental procedures.
Ability to make decisions while considering several variables and outcomes in situations that are routine or unusual
Ability to influence individuals to respect the rules and practices established by the Company
Must possess a valid driver's license
Harness racing experience preferred
Reason for replacement: new position
Pay: $25.21
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Be Yourself.
Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT
With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada.
Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing - and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.
Filling in, as required, driving the Starting Gate for live racing and qualifying, and assisting the Starter in supervising all horses and drivers from the formation of the post parade until the start of each live race and qualifying race.
Woodbineentertainment · Milton, On, Canada