Greenskeeper Job Brantford Ontario Canada,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

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 #Team Brantford 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 licence 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

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #Team Brantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

Learn more about working for the City of Brantford


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