Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for meaningful, hands-on work? Join our team as a Farm Manager Assistant where you'll play a key role in the care and wellbeing of over 70 rescue animals. This is a rewarding, active position that gets you outside every day, working closely with donkeys and other animals, supporting daily operations and being part of a dedicated team making a real difference. No two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily care to donkeys and other sanctuary animals
- Observe and report animal health and behaviour concerns promptly
- Operate and maintain tractor and equipment (training provided if not experienced)
- Administer basic medications
- Assist in routine hoof care procedures
- Clean and maintain stalls and paddocks
- Perform basic property maintenance (fencing, shelters, tools)
- Maintain accurate records of animal care, supplies and routines
- Support and guide volunteers in daily tasks
- Assist with educational tours and fundraising events
Qualifications
- Previous animal care experience (equine preferred)
- Comfortable working around large animals
- Physically capable of year-round outdoor work
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow daily routines and work effectively as part of a team
- Valid driver's license required
Personal Qualities
- Compassionate: You treat animals with patience and care
- Organized: You work efficiently and keep things on track
- Team-Oriented: You collaborate well with others
- Dependable: You arrive on time and stay on task
What we offer
- A meaningful opportunity to support animal welfare
- Hands-on training in donkey and sanctuary care
- A dedicated and supportive team environment
- Occasional paid overtime
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Roseneath, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- animal care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person