Assistant Superintendent (Seasonal)

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Forestry or a related field AND some years of experience in golf course management, grounds keeping or related field
OR
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 management, facility management, grounds keeping or related field
In development of golf course landscapes
With operating golf course maintenance tools and equipment
In 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.

English Essential / Bilingual an asset

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, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: 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.

Hours of Work:

Seasonal Operation of Golf course (season expected to run until the end of October).

Must be available to work all shifts, days, evenings, and weekends.

75 hours per pay period (bi-weekly).

April 1, 2025.

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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.