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:

• Supervising, leading and assisting in all maintenance programs and day-to-day turf operations.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive turf management plan, encompassing fertilization, irrigation, pest control, and aeration, to optimize course conditions.
• Supervise and lead a dedicated team of groundskeepers, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure the highest standard of course maintenance.
• Manage and maintain equipment, overseeing proper functionality, and scheduling regular maintenance to maximize efficiency and longevity in conjunction with the mechanic.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and manage the annual budget for course maintenance operations, ensuring financial responsibility and accountability.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve course conditions and operational processes continually.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development among the groundskeeping staff.
• Mentoring and supervising the training of new and returning staff on job functions as well as the care and safety of all maintenance equipment
• Management of all playing areas: tees, greens, fairways, rough, hole locations, marker placement, sand traps, cart paths and wayfinding.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proper record keeping and logs for water usage, fertilization and chemical applications to assist in the annual filing of the IPM report.
• Scheduling, payroll administration and budgeting

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 License

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Golf course maintenance: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brampton, ON L6W 4K2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brampton, ON L6W 4K2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person