Irrigation Specialist

**WHO WE ARE**
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.
**THE ROLE**
Since its inception, Hylands Golf Club has matured into a top-quality golf facility that offers a full range of services and amenities to its 1200 members and their guests. A true jewel among Canadian Forces golf facilities, Hylands continues to host numerous regional, national and international events. As part of CFMWS, our mandate is to provide affordable golf to our local military personnel and their families.

If you enjoy the outdoors and want to work in a first-class golf course setting with a dynamic team, Hylands Golf Club is the perfect place to work. As an integral part of the ground's maintenance department, the irrigation specialist will operate, repair, and maintain irrigation systems with precision and expertise.

The role involves monitoring the operation of sprinkler heads and satellites, conducting necessary repairs or replacements, and performing service on systems, including high-pressure, electrical, and hydraulic components. The Irrigation Specialist will be responsible for procuring irrigation-related parts, supplies, and tools, as well as providing essential instruction and training to maintenance staff, overseeing their progress in related activities.

Come work at Hylands Golf Club for the opportunity to gain great outdoor working experience and a possible future career within our company
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

College Diploma in Horticulture or a related discipline AND several years of experience in horticulture and golf course maintenance or a related field
AND
Certification in Irrigation and/or completion of Irrigation training courses
Valid Driver’s License (Province)
Valid Pesticide Applicator’s license (Province)

**Experience**

In operating and preparing pumping stations
In operating golf course maintenance tools and machinery
In using building/carpentry tools

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

**Skills and Abilities**

Physical dexterity
Organizational skills
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

**Retirement Planning**: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
**OTHER INFORMATION**
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing (i.e. more than 22lbs/10kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)
Extensive walking and/or standing may be required
May be required to be on-call
May be required to operate motorized vehicles
May experience exposure to environmental elements and/or inclement weather
Exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or substances

This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the UFCW local 175 bargaining unit at CFSG Ottawa-Gatineau.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

**START DATE**

As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS10301