Job Description: Golf Course Superintendent
Company: Limestone Bay Escape
Location: Frontenac Islands, Ontario
Job Category: Superintendent
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $70000-80000 -
Annually
Golf Course Superintendent
Limestone Bay Escape is a privately owned, high-end estate course located on beautiful Simcoe Island, just off the shores of Kingston, Ontario. This scenic 9-green, 18-hole course is reserved exclusively for guests of Limestone Bay Escape, offering them private access to golf at any time during their stay. With a fleet of 12 carts and a peaceful lakeside setting, it’s a truly one-of-a-kind golf experience.
We are seeking a hands-on, self-motivated Golf Course Superintendent to manage both the golf course and the grounds, along with general maintenance and oversight of our two on-site luxury rental properties.
This is a fantastic role for someone looking for autonomy, a balanced lifestyle, and the chance to work in an unmatched natural setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Full oversight of golf course maintenance, groundskeeping, and equipment.
- Implementation of best practices in turfgrass management and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
- Maintenance support and general upkeep of two high-end guest properties on-site.
- Management of irrigation systems, chemical and fertilizer applications, and seasonal tasks.
- Working independently with flexibility and accountability.
Qualifications
- Ontario Exterminator’s License.
- IPM accreditation or willingness to obtain.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or First Assistant.
- Diploma or degree in turf management, horticulture, agronomy, or a related field (equivalent experience or short courses also welcome).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions independently.
What We Offer
- On-site housing available, if needed.
- $70,000–$80,000 annual salary, based on experience.
- 9-month seasonal position (with potential for flexibility)
- Flexible work hours and genuine work-life balance.
- A chance to run a property with autonomy and ownership of operations.
- A supportive, low-pressure environment ideal for someone seeking a change from the pace of traditional golf operations.
Come manage a course like no other – where the views are spectacular, the expectations are reasonable, and your work will truly be appreciated.
Please contact Mac Voisin by email at maxfly@hay.net or by phone at 519-240-6464.