Assistant Superintendent, Golf Course

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

Since its inception, Hylands Golf Club has matured into a top-quality golf facility that offers a full range of services and amenities to its 1200 members and their guests. A true jewel among Canadian Forces golf facilities, Hylands continues to host numerous regional, national and international events. As part of CFMWS, our mandate is to provide affordable golf to our local military personnel and their families.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent supervises the day-to-day work activities of maintenance, labour, grounds and other employees, including scheduling, assignment of daily tasks, and training of new employees. The Assistant Superintendent ensures that work meets golf course maintenance standards and develops maintenance programs for golf course and related equipment. The Assistant Superintendent also maintains greens, tee box areas, fairways, bunkers and rough areas and will determine the proper rate of pesticides, fertilizers and fungicides and apply as necessary.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certification in Golf Course Maintenance, Agronomy, Horticulture, Forestry or a related field AND several years of experience in golf course management, grounds keeping or related field

AND

Valid Provincial Ministry of the Environment Pesticide License, an asset

Experience

In golf course maintenance
In facility management
In the construction and development of golf course landscapes
In operating tools and equipment required for golf course maintenance
In the maintenance of roadways, buildings, parking lots, and other related golf club facilities
In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation
In personnel administration
In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Knowledge

Of agronomy and turf-grass management practices
Of golf course construction principles, practices and methods
Of the rules and strategies of the game of golf
Of forestry management
Of applicable provincial and federal environmental laws and regulations
Of risk management
Of health and safety practices
Of budget management
Of personnel management
Of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

As soon as possible

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.