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JAMES, 18, MALE, CANADA (NEXT JOB REQUIRED)
1.5 MONTHS EXPERIENCE ON A HORSE PROPERTY HERE IN AUSTRALIA
(EXCELLENT EMPLOYER REFERENCE) FARM BOY WITH GOOD EQUINE EXPERIENCE (WORKING WITH EX-RACEHORSES),
STABLE WORK, WELDING BASICS, SOME LIVESTOCK EXP (SHEEP & GOATS), GARDENING & RIDE-ON MOWER, VOLUNTEER KIDS BASEBALL COACH, OPEN TO JOBS WITH HORSES AND OR CATTLE
HORSES AND LIVESTOCK
KEEN FOR 2ND VISA,
LOOKING TO WORK FOR 4-5 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 16/03/2026


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Summary
James is 18 from Canada
Graduated secondary school in Canada in 2025

Future plans - possible trade path into Carpentry

In Australia
1.5 months experience on a horse property here in Aus which he enjoys doing.
His tasks include but not limited to:
"Mustering Cattle, sheep and goats. Drafting cattle and branding calfs (i just held the back leg while they branded them). I mustered using buggies, 4 wheelers and horses. I also drove their small tractor for slashing, I also did other typical station jobs such as, checking tank and trough levels, starting water bores and cleaning troughs. I gained 4 wheeler skills, buggie driving skills, tractor skills and some fencing skills aswell. Also did lots of woodwork because I helped them finish off their deck. "


Aims and Motivations here in Australia
He is keen to work with horses and discover Australian equine industry. Also keen to work with cattle

Employment History / Detail


Oct 2021 - Oct 2023 & Aug 2025 – Jan 2026
Claddagh Stables, Summer Camp Counselor / Farm Hand, Oakville, Ontario
- Brought horses in and out daily, ensuring their safety and care
- Cleaned stalls and maintained a healthy living environment for horses
- Fed horses morning and evening, and ensured proper hydration
- Instructed children on safe riding techniques and stable responsibilities
- Handled money and assisted with camp operations
- Worked with sit-down lawnmowers and basic farm tools
- Moved hay bales, logs for firewood, and other heavy items
- Herded sheep and goats on property (15 sheep & 2 goats)
- Lunged and rode ex-racehorses, building handling skills with large animals

July 2020 - September 2020 (Volunteer Role)
Claddagh Stables, Summer Camp Volunteer, Oakville, Ontario
- Supported daily stable and farm tasks including feeding and stall cleaning
- Assisted with horse care and preparation for lessons
- Logged 200 volunteer hours

WORKPLACE SKILLS

Farm / Livestock
Extensive farm and livestock experience, see employment history

Equine / equestrian
Comfortable around horses & riding, stable volunteer - see employment history
Note he has worked with ex-race horses.
Teaching kids how to ride at a summer camp over many years.


Practical skills / trade skills
Basic practical skills keen to learn (refer to work experience at the stables)
Has basic knowledge of welding.
Has used, ride-on mower, rake, pitch fork, shovels, hammers, basic construction tools.
Learnt woodwork at school and built a roof with timber frame and shingles, used all tools needed to create this.


GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Driving & vehicles
He holds a drivers licence can drive manual and a quad bike

Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
He can cook for himself, little to no childcare experience

Hobbies, other skills and interests:
He loves to play baseball, golf and tennis and horse riding.

PERSONAL / SOCIAL

Personal / Social
Excellent English, easy going and friendly guy, open minded, loyal and trustworthy, considers himself as having a positive attitude, good work ethic and a team player.

Physical / Fitness
181 66kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks

Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
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