Irrigation Specialist

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.

If you enjoy the outdoors and want to work in a first-class golf course setting with a dynamic team, Hylands Golf Club is the perfect place to work. As an integral part of the ground's maintenance department, the irrigation specialist will operate, repair, and maintain irrigation systems with precision and expertise.

The role involves monitoring the operation of sprinkler heads and satellites, conducting necessary repairs or replacements, and performing service on systems, including high-pressure, electrical, and hydraulic components. The Irrigation Specialist will be responsible for procuring irrigation-related parts, supplies, and tools, as well as providing essential instruction and training to maintenance staff, overseeing their progress in related activities.

Seasonal maintenance tasks such as system blow-outs, pump preparation, and component calibration and repair will also be part of the role. The Irrigation Specialist will engage in minor repairs and maintenance of various structures and equipment, as well as assist in operational course maintenance duties. The role consists of handling of hazardous products including herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and fertilizers, ensuring safe and proper application using various types of sprayers and spreaders and perform equipment maintenance, calibration and repairs as necessary.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College Diploma in Horticulture or a related discipline AND several years of experience in horticulture and golf course maintenance or a related field
AND
Certification in Irrigation and/or completion of Irrigation training courses
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Pesticide Applicator’s license

Experience

In operating and applying irrigation services
In operating and preparing pumping stations
In operating golf course maintenance tools and machinery
In using building/carpentry tools

Competencies

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

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: None

Writing: None

Oral: None

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.

This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the UFCW local 175 bargaining unit at CFSG Ottawa-Gatineau.

This is a seasonal position with an anticipated season of April to December annually.

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing (i.e. more than 22lbs/10kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).

Extensive walking and/or standing may be required.

May be required to operate motorized vehicles.

May experience exposure to environmental elements and/or inclement weather.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or substances.

1 April 2025

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