Golf Course Superintendent
McLean-Peister Ltd. is seeking an experienced hands-on Golf Course Superintendent to join our team. This role takes responsibility for golf course maintenance at Peel Village Golf Course, a 9-hole facility known for its commitment to providing excellent golf course conditions. Located in the heart of Brampton, Peel Village Golf Course is constructed within a 67-acre floodplain surrounding Etobicoke Creek. The course offers golfers nine challenging holes in a natural setting, a mix of tree-lined dog legs, water hazards, sand traps, elevated tee boxes and greens. As the Superintendent, you will be a self-starting manager in charge of the department, and you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of the golf course and ensuring an exceptional experience for guests.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Supervising, leading and assisting in all maintenance programs and day-to-day turf operations.
2. Develop and implement a comprehensive turf management plan, encompassing fertilization, irrigation, pest control, and aeration, to optimize course conditions.
3. Supervise and lead a dedicated team of groundskeepers, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure the highest standard of course maintenance.
4. Manage and maintain equipment, overseeing proper functionality, and scheduling regular maintenance to maximize efficiency and longevity in conjunction with the mechanic.
5. Collaborate with the management team to develop and manage the annual budget for course maintenance operations, ensuring financial responsibility and accountability.
6. Stay current on industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve course conditions and operational processes continually.
7. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development among the groundskeeping staff.
8. Mentoring and supervising the training of new and returning staff on job functions as well as the care and safety of all maintenance equipment
9. Management of all playing areas: tees, greens, fairways, rough, hole locations, marker placement, sand traps, cart paths and wayfinding.
10. Supervising turf irrigation, water usage and irrigation maintenance of the golf course including grass, trees and plants. Confidence and ability to troubleshoot irrigation system challenges.
11. Supervising and participating in the application and usage of pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers as well as developing an annual plan for chemical and fertilizing use.
12. Proper record keeping and logs for water usage, fertilization and chemical applications to assist in the annual filing of the IPM report.
13. Scheduling, payroll administration and budgeting
14. Performing other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years experience in turf grass management (GCS or AGCS)
- Minimum educational credentials: “U of G Turf Managers Short Course Certificate” or equivalent
- Proven leadership, supervisory and personnel development skills
- OGSA Member in Good Standing
- IPM Accreditation
- Ontario Pesticide Applicators Licence
- Knowledge and training in WHMIS and other Workplace Safety requirements
- Proficiency with computer technology for irrigation control and inter-office communication
- CPR qualification and Chain Saw certification an asset
- Valid Drivers Permit
Full-time annual contract with competitive compensation.
If you are a passionate and experienced professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a renowned golf facility, we invite you to apply for the position of Golf Course Superintendent at McLean-Peister Ltd.
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to christie@1stophrconsulting.com
