Supervisor, Racing Surfaces

JOB SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and supervises track staff, provides direction to Standardbred staff regarding managing track surface prior, during and after racing
• Daily maintenance of Standardbred racing surface for racing at the Woodbine Mohawk Park location and ensures track and equipment is operational and maintained in safe working order
• Ensures minimal impact to the operations when conducting maintenance activities of the track surface.
• Makes recommendations to Vice President of Standardbred Racing to cancel racing due to adverse or dangerous conditions existing in the absence of the Manager.
• Addresses Owners', Trainer's and/or Drivers' concerns with respect to track surface issues.
• Monitors workload, develops and implements tasks and work procedures.
• Provides feedback to managers on daily operational needs for parts, material and services, including staffing requirements.
• Creates and implements daily work schedule for track surface employees.
• Manages daily track log process on Mohawk’s racing surface, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitors environment for due diligence and compliance support.
• Ensures all related equipment is in safe working condition and ensures staff are properly trained.
• Ensures Horse Ambulance, Start Gate and Emergency Lights are operational for racing.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with horsemen and other racing related staff.
• Interprets, administers and implements the applicable Collective Agreement(s), organizational policies, and Human Resources policies, as required.
• Exhibits, demonstrates and encourages from others the core values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.
• Represents the Standardbred racing surface department on the Health & Safety committees to ensure safety procols are created and followed .

Knowledge

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational and management skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite) and able to multi-task in an ever changing, demanding environment.
• Ability to create and manage a seven-day schedule.
• Must be flexible and innovative.
• Ability to maintain and influence internal and external relationships.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to evaluate the track surface to determine the best maintenance, resulting in lowering horse injury.
• Ability to make decisions regarding the track surface due to variable weather.
• Identify areas to improve the efficiencies of track maintenance while still maintaining high standards of safety
• Proven ability to build strong relationships within the racing department and property services to enable collaborative work environment
• Demonstrates excellent judgement on how to manuever machinery while sharing the track with the standardbred horses

Education and Experience

Working Conditions

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