Greenskeeper

Competition Number: 25024

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Greenskeeper

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Recreation - Cedar Hill Golf Course

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time Position (CUPE Local 2011)

Salary: $32.79/hour and an excellent benefits package

Posted Date: January 21, 2025

Closing Date: January 31, 2025

Last Modified: January 23, 2025, 9:57 am

Status: Closed

Description:

The Cedar Hill Golf Course features a player-friendly 18-hole, 5,200-yard, par 67 course, with picturesque views of the Olympic Mountains. Lead by its dedicated grounds crew, we are proud to share that we are in the process of completing the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf certification — an award-winning program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf.

The Cedar Hill Golf Course is seeking a permanent part-time Greenskeeper to join our talented grounds team. The successful candidate will be required to perform proper USGA course set up which includes green and tee setup. The  applicant must be able to safely operate course equipment machinery, specifically tractors, triplex and green mowers as well as assist in the maintenance of golf course areas such as shrub beds, waterways, trees, flower beds and lawn turf and rough areas.  

Requirements include: Grade 12 or equivalent; six months full time previous experience in golf course maintenance and/or construction as a labourer and a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the rules of golf and how they relate to course maintenance. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

The schedule includes varying hours of work including early mornings, weekends and holidays, with a minimum of 14 hours per week. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences.  If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Documents:

Job Description for Greenskeeper [PDF - 23 KB].