Turfgrass management specialist

Stewart Creek Golf Club in Canmore, AB is seeking a self-motivated Turfgrass management specialist. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. The schedule involves Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must trim trees to achieve desired pruning objectives, such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, or vista pruning.
• The candidate must manage landscaping projects.
• The candidate must survey and assess designated sites.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must apply lawn care products such as fertilizers and pesticides.
• The candidate must apply various treatments to trees, such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas, and injecting treatment solutions.
• The candidate must assess the health of lawns.
• The candidate must direct crews responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of golf courses and surrounding landscapes.
• The candidate must examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease.
• The candidate must plan and coordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental, and other purposes.
• The candidate must plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens.
• The candidate must plant and move trees.
• The candidate must perform tree removal.
• The candidate must train workers in duties and policies.
• The candidate must supervise support staff.
• The candidate must supervise other workers.
• The candidate must report signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate must plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• The candidate must operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• The candidate must operate jackhammers and drills to break up pavement.
• The candidate must operate various vehicles and equipment.
• The candidate must operate heavy equipment.
• The candidate must apply chemicals safely and according to guidelines.
• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate must communicate technical problems, processes, and solutions.
• The candidate must lead and instruct individuals.
• The candidate must train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies.
• The candidate must co-ordinate repairs and rentals.
• The candidate must service and repair sprinkler systems.
• The candidate must communicate with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be punctual.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must work in equipment operation to safely operate, maintain, and monitor machinery for efficient performance.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

skjemhus@scgolf.ca

• Job reference number TMS3002020
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?