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Vancouver Police DepartmentStable AttendentCOMPETITION: #26101-50178007 STATUS: Temporary Full-timeUntil September 30, 2027 (Assignment may be extended or reduced for operationalreasons due to circumstances that could not be foreseen at the time of posting)SECTION: Mounted Unit, District 1HOURS OF WORK: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday (5-hour shifts either 7:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)SALARY: Pay Grade 15 - $29.20 to $34.30 per hour COMPETITION END DATE: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Responsible for tending to the horses and stables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Clean out stalls and stable area Mix and distribute food for horses according to prescribed schedules Note and report injuries to animals or signs of illness Administer treatment to horses as ordered Assist the Mounted Unit police members when required Walk horses for exercise Assist in moving bulk feed and bedding Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESRequired: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment Working knowledge of the care and feeding horses Ability to carry out routine tasks in feeding and caring for horses Ability to understand and interpret written and oral instructions Ability to weigh materials and maintain simple records Ability to lift and carry bulky objects such as baled straw and bags of feed up to 70 lbs. Skill in handling and caring for horsesPreferred: Level 1 dressage riding ability EXPERIENCERequired: Experience training and working with horsesPreferred: Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills required to tactfully deal with individuals at various levels, internally and externally, both in person and on the telephone Ability to make sound decisions when dealing with difficult callers and members of the public Experience in the care for horses High degree of organizational skills and proven ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines EDUCATIONRequired: Grade 12Preferred: Basic equine first aid Member of the Horse Council of BC (HCBC) OTHER REQUIREMENTS All employees must maintain their enhanced security clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department, which will be renewed every five years or as required Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status SELECTION PROCESSCandidates will be required to pass a job interview and enhanced reliability clearance. NOTE: This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31. Applicants should submit a resume via email to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. Thecompetition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER