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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
Job summary
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for planning and overseeing all golf course maintenance activities, including agronomic programs and irrigation management. They also supervise seasonal staff and ensure the course meets high standards for playability and safety.
Job details
WHO WE ARE Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best. Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day. That’s Powerful Value, Delivered. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR * Plan, coordinate, and oversee all golf course maintenance activities. * Develop and implement agronomic programs for turf, including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, aeration, topdressing, and pest management. * Establish and maintain high standards for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and surrounding areas. * Supervise seasonal maintenance staff. * Manage irrigation systems including repairs, upgrades, and maintenance. * Monitor turf health, soil conditions, weather, and course playability, adjusting maintenance practices as required. * Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and storage of turf equipment and machinery. * Evaluate course conditions and recommend improvements to enhance turf quality, playability, and long-term course health. * Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment. * Other duties as assigned. WHAT WE LOOK FOR * Previous experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or in a comparable turf-management role. * Strong knowledge of golf course construction, agronomy, turfgrass management, irrigation, and maintenance practices. * Experience leading and developing a seasonal ground or turf maintenance team. * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards. * Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks. * Relevant turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or golf course management education. * Pesticide applicator certification. WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions. * Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities. * Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork. * Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing. * Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future. When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.
What you’ll do
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for planning and overseeing all golf course maintenance activities, including agronomic programs and irrigation management. They also supervise seasonal staff and ensure the course meets high standards for playability and safety.
Requirements
Candidates must have previous experience in golf course or turf management and possess strong knowledge of agronomy and irrigation practices. A relevant education in turf management or horticulture and a pesticide applicator certification are required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement savings program
- Pension plan
- RRSP matching
- On-the-job training
- Educational opportunities
Listed skills
- Team Leadership · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Golf course maintenance
- Agronomy
- Turfgrass management
- Irrigation system management
- Pest management
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Soil analysis
- Fertilization
- Aeration
- Topdressing
- Safety management
- Golf Course Maintenance
- Continuous Development
- Turfgrass Management
- Pesticide Applicator License
- Course Management
- Management
- Problem Solving
- Machinery
- Mowing
- Organizational Communications
- Soil Science
- Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Agriculture
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Landscaping / Grounds Supervisor
- Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers