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Bunker Hill Golf Club is a unique 12-hole par 3 golf course located in the north end of Pickering off Highway 7 between Salem Rd and Lakeridge Rd.

Established in 2016, Bunker Hill features large, undulating greens, large elevation changes and is a challenge to all levels of golfers.

We are seeking the services of a Superintendent for the 2023 season with a start date of March 1, 2023. This role could be a good fit for an Assistant Superintendent wishing to step up to the Head Superintendent role or for someone wishing to work at a smaller property.

Salary TBD - Commensurate with experience. $1050-$1200/wk
- **Responsibilities**:_
- Prepare and maintain annual budget for the maintenance and capital improvement of the golf course
- Plan and coordinate all maintenance and project work on the golf course to ensure a high standard
- Train and oversee scheduling of turf maintenance staff
- Manage purchases of maintenance equipment and supplies
- Hands on labour - you will be out on the golf course every day on a machine with the rest of the staff
- Supervise the maintenance and repairing of golf course equipment
- Utilization and maintenance (as required) of irrigation system
- Report to the management team of the golf club
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
- Offer professional opinions in the area of turf maintenance as prompted by management team
- Perform other duties as required by the management team
- Proper recording and submission of water taking permit
- Adherence to IPM Protocols
- **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:_
- A degree in turf management or equivalent experience
- A minimum of three to five years of golf course maintenance experience
- A minimum of three years supervisory experience
- Knowledge and experience of golf course operation
- Extensive knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in golf course grounds maintenance
- Knowledge of fertility program specific to creeping bentgrass on sand-based greens and Kentucky bluegrass/Perennial ryegrass on natural soil
- Advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of proper cultural practices to promote healthy turf
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of the principles to safely operate gasoline and diesel engines
- Proven leadership and human resource skills
- Working knowledge of golf facilities, construction principles and methods
- Knowledge of irrigation operation and water management
- Ability to troubleshoot irrigation, equipment and turfgrass problems effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Good financial management skills
- A thorough understanding of the game of golf
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Operational Health and Safety (OHS) practices
- First Aid and CPR certification an asset
- IPM Certification
- Landscape Exterminators License
- Valid driver’s license

Consideration will be given to all applicants, however, only those offered an interview will be contacted.

**Salary**: $1,050.00-$1,200.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pickering, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Landscape maintenance: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- IPM (required)
- Landscape Exterminators License (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-03-01