Wrangler, Fort Edmonton Park Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52515)

Description

Nestled in the scenic Edmonton River Valley, you will spend your summer outside and make some new animal friends while you are at it! As a Wrangler, you will be a key member of the Animal Welfare team that will assist with the safe and successful operation of our animal husbandry program, including wagon and pony ride operations. Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to complete all work tasks in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

To visualize what it's like to be on our team, watch this video.

What will you do:

• Work with draft horses, light horses, ponies, oxen, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry 
• Operate pony rides 
• Assist a team of experienced Teamsters to operate horse-drawn wagon rides 
• Groom, clean, feed, and care for horses and other livestock to ensure they are well cared for and in optimal health. This may include cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry
• Upkeep and maintenance of animal pens, facilities and equipment in alignment with departmental practices
• Provide information to the general public regarding animal health, as well as site information on an on-going basis 
• Perform other related work as required