Golf Course Superintendent

Join Strathcona County’s Recreation, Parks and Culture department as the Golf Course Superintendent with Broadmoor Golf Course. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining top-quality course conditions, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and overseeing the day-to-day operations that make Broadmoor a premier golf destination in our community.

This position is responsible for all aspects of grounds maintenance and recreation operations ensuring guest safety, high-quality experiences, and continuous operations. Success in this role is achieved through strong planning, budget management, and a commitment to delivering outstanding services to our guests and residents.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the Operations team by identifying staffing needs, hiring and training employees, and fostering a skilled and motivated workforce that supports the successful operation of the course

- Develop and implement annual maintenance plans within approved budget to ensure that the golf course conditions are of high quality while ensuring revenue targets are met

- Coordinate with clubhouse and golf professional contractors to provide quality guest experiences for all guests and events

- Respond to user, neighbor and other concerns related to on-course issues

- Maintain current understanding of industry trends, golf course design, and new technology to ensure the golf course remains relevant, safe for guests and staff, accessible to all guests, as well as operationally efficient

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events as required

**Qualifications**and Skills**:

- This position requires theoretical knowledge of turfgrass management obtained through a degree and 2 years of industry experience or a diploma and 4 years of industry experience
- Member or eligible for membership in the Alberta Golf Superintendents Association, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America or equivalent
- Supervisor/leadership training and experience is required
- Alberta Pesticide Applicator Certificate with landscape and industrial classes is required, Alberta Certified Pesticide Trainer Certificate would be an asset
- Knowledge of golf course maintenance and construction, irrigation maintenance and operation and golf course equipment management is required
- Experience with cross country ski operations would be considered an asset

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Submission of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

**Who We Are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

**Why Join Strathcona County**:(depending on position)

- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program

- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities

- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.