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Equine Canada is currently searching for a Manager of Recreation

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Equine Canada, National Office, Ottawa, Ontario
Date Ad Posted: July 20, 2010 (originally posted May 17, 2010)
Application Deadline: August 3, 2010
This job was previously posted May 17, 2010. Candidates who have already submitted their applications need not re-apply.

Manager of Recreation - Full Job Description

Equine Canada is seeking an energetic, well organized professional for the newly created position of Manager of Recreation.

Under the leadership of the Chief Operating Officer, the Manager of Recreation will create a new department of Recreation for Equine Canada. He/she plans, leads, coordinates and evaluates the operations and delivery of the Equine Canada’s recreation activities. He/she spearheads the creation and development of new recreation programs, initiatives and procedures; recommends, implements and monitors recreation and equine health and welfare policies; and serves as the primary staff liaison for the Recreation Council and the Equine Health and Welfare Committee.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate has:

•   Post secondary education in Recreation, Leisure Studies or Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•   3 – 5 years experience in a management role
•   Demonstrated knowledge of planning and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation programs, budget administration, and volunteer management
•   Demonstrated knowledge of equestrian or horses
•   Strong communication and project management skills
•   Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
•   Bilingualism preferred

Equine Canada offers a competitive salary and benefits package. More information on this position can be found at www.equinecanada.ca.

Applications are due August 3, 2010 submitted to: candreas@equinecanada.ca

Product Manager
Greenhawk Inc.
Mississauga Home Office Location

The Product Manager is responsible for performing purchasing and planning functions. Maximizing productivity, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Responsible for the development and execution of merchandising plans based on financial budgets, fashions trends, and the needs of the customer. You enjoy and understand the art of negotiation.

Incorporated in 1986, Greenhawk is Canada’s largest retailer and distributor of equestrian products, with corporate and franchised retail stores, a mail order catalogue department and an ecommerce web site. We are dynamic, intense and growth oriented.
Primary Responsibilities:

Through trend analysis and sales data, plan product requirements and forecast upcoming needs
Define, track, and improve key product metrics
Develop customer and competitive research from end users, sales, market research and other internal and external sources
Develop assortment plans & make purchasing decisions
Source new items/vendors to improve quality, costs, margins and sales
Private label product development
Manage vendor performance & relations
Communicate with stores and offer support on inventory and customer needs
Determine the direction for the selection, identification and establishment of merchandise assortments
Participation in advertising and marketing strategy

Skill sets required:

Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of equestrian disciplines
3-5 years of Product Management experience with a proven track record
Product development experience
Strong negotiation skills
Strong communication skills
Strong understanding of customer service
Organized and a self starter

We are a team oriented environment. We believe in helping people thrive in their careers and we welcome process and idea innovation.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, and if your skill set matches our requirements submit your resume in confidence to joanney@greenhawk.com We will review all resumes forwarded, but apologize in advance if we are not able to communicate or reply back to all applicants. We look forward to hearing from you.

Community Association for Riding for the Disabled (CARD) is currently seeking an Executive Director.
This is a 12 month contract position.

Role Overview:

Manage, direct and provide assistance/support to the Department Heads, who will function independently of the Executive Director to carry out the assigned responsibilities of their departments and projects.
Develop and oversee current, and future, therapeutic riding programs at CARD. Ensure CARD’s services are held to a high level of professional standard, therapeutic effectiveness and safety.
Ensure the hiring and on-going training of professional and effective staff members.
In conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Finance Staff, develop, present and implement the annual operating budget.

For further details CLICK HERE.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at CARDHRS@live.ca
To learn more about CARD, please visit our website: www.CARD.ca

WINDREACH Farm is looking for New Volunteers
to assist with their Therapeutic Riding Programs

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Leaders – Individuals would lead and control the horse. Must have horse handling experience
Side walkers – Individuals would watch over and support the riders. Are not required to have horse handling experience, just the desire to assist and learn

Lessons programs run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings – 4:00pm to 8:00pm
High school program runs Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am

If interested, please CLICK HERE to download their Volunteer Application form.

For more information about these opportunities and the vast array of other opportunities available, please contact WINDREACH at 905-655-5827 or visit them online, www.windreachfarm.org

WINDREACH Farm, 312 Townline Road, Ashburn, Ontario L0B 1A0