Seasonal: May to Oct
Part-Time: 1-2 days/week
Location: Ajax Downs (Ajax, ON)
Note: If you are interested in opportunities at other locations, please submit your application for consideration at https://racingforensics.com/join-our-team. Applications may be kept on file for future opportunities.
Test Inspector (Specimen Collector)
Test Inspectors work on-site at racetracks and are responsible for collecting urine specimens and assisting with blood collection from racehorses in accordance with strict regulatory protocols and chain-of-custody procedures. The role includes verifying horse identification, completing and organizing documentation, labelling and securing samples, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the secure transport of specimens to the designated testing laboratory. Personnel work with race officials to ensure compliance with sample collection and must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Qualifications:
- Must have experience working with horses and able to handle horses safely
- Minimum of a secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail, excellent recordkeeping skills, and the ability to follow standardized procedures.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required based on race schedules.
- Must maintain independence and have no affiliation with horsepersons, including racehorse owners, trainers, grooms, or other racing participants.
Company Information
Racing Forensics (racingforensics.com) supports the integrity of horse racing through specialized regulatory services across Canada. The organization manages sample collection for the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency Equine Drug Control Program at racetracks nationwide and provides TCO2 sample collection and testing for provincial regulatory bodies.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Provide describe your experience working with or handling horses
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- horse: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
