Student Labourer

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operations: Consistently deliver a clean, safe, and well maintained facility

• Perform maintenance and general labour tasks for all facilities, grounds, tracks, tunnels, building and stables.
• Maintain all documents in a timely and accurate manner as required.
• Respond to all maintenance emergencies as required.
• Maintain barns, paddock, stalls and other related buildings
• Ensure maintenance of paddocks, track rails, horse paths, walking ring, railing and other racing related items.
• Assist with landscaping: sodding, watering, cutting grass, planting, weeding, raking
• Assist with Turf maintenance including fertilizing, mowing harrowing, hedge and irrigation maintenance, rolling spraying, stomping vacuuming, pinning, etc.
• Install and remove snow fences, barn tarps, track barricades, office furniture, tack room beds, filters, change tiles, and moves.
• Clean and maintain roadways, catch basins, paddock stalls, eaves troughs, roofs, utility rooms, storage rooms and signage.
• Conduct floor checks
• Collect garbage
• Paint
• Snow removal and salting
• Maintain and clean vehicles and other assigned equipment.
• Ensure work area and assigned tools and equipment are kept clean and tidy.
• Complete work in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist other trades as assigned.
• Carry and operate 2-way radios as assigned
• Work in a safe and effective manner in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Perform deliveries, moves and setups as required.
• Ensure that you swipe in before your shift and swipe out at the end of your shift every time.

Customer Service: Demonstrate service excellence by consistently delivering timely, quality work and team responsiveness

• Demonstrate and model professionalism, courtesy, consideration and respect to internal and WEG customers
• Respond in a timely and effective manner to unexpected and immediate needs of customers
• Consistently uphold and demonstrate safety rules and standards as designated by Department
• Comply with Employee Handbook, uniform and grooming requirements at all times
• Consistently adhere to company policies and procedures

Communication: Manage information to maintain and improve service satisfaction, teamwork and Operational effectiveness

• Report any special occurrences or discrepancies to departmental management.
• Advise Supervisor / Manager of any occurrences which may compromise positive customer relations
• Report faulty equipment to departmental management.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improving service or operational performance to departmental management.
• Other related service duties or responsibilities may be assigned on business requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Be Yourself.

We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.