Vancouver Police Department
Stable Attendent
COMPETITION: #26101-50178007 STATUS: Temporary Full-time
Until 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 1
HOURS 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 ABILITIES
Required:- 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 horses
Preferred:- Level 1 dressage riding ability
EXPERIENCE
Required:- Experience training and working with horses
Preferred:- 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
EDUCATION
Required:Preferred:- 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
vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca 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 
