Greenskeeper
Position Summary:
Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!
Reporting to the Supervisor of Turf and Golf, the Greenskeeper is responsible for turf grass and plant material maintenance programs, personnel management, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications and their related recordings and compliance of regulatory issues. The Greenskeeper is responsible for developing and overseeing a maintenance master plan and to provide agronomic direction for Golf Operations. The Greenskeeper will communicate with all golf staff regarding daily activities and promote a team approach throughout Golf Operations. From December through February, the Greenskeeper will be transferred to Parks Services where they will be required to work in various operational areas of the Department as may be necessary.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have successfully completed a community college diploma in Agronomy or Turf Management
- A minimum of three (3) years previous experience in the golf industry in a supervisory role
- Valid Ontario Landscape Exterminators License
- Valid I.P.M. accreditation is required, however consideration will be given to applicants that are in the process of completing the accreditation. There will be a requirement to complete the accreditation within 3 months of the start date
- Proven excellent customer service skills and flexibility in work schedule including evenings and weekends are essential
- A valid G Ontario drivers license in good standing is required
- As a condition of employment, successful candidate must submit a current Police Clearance Certificate (dated within the last three months) from their local police service for approval by the Corporation
- Hours of work vary; but are scheduled in advance and may include afternoons, weekends, holidays as well as unscheduled hours for overtime, as required
WAGE/SALARY RANGE: $38.21 to $42.45 per hour (based on a 40 hour work week) plus benefits.
To apply on-line, please visit the City of Brantford website at https://brantford.ca/careers and click on Current Opportunities.
Closing date for applications: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Information gathered relative to this position will only be used for candidate selection.
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
