Posted 9 months ago
Golf Course Superintendent
@ GolfNorth Properties
Ontario
Overview
GolfNorth Properties is hiring a full-time Golf Course Superintendent for Sand Hills Golf Club in Lambton Shores, Ontario. The role runs turf, equipment and irrigation maintenance, supervises and hires grounds staff, plans projects and manages the budget. The posting states seasonal work from March 1 to December 31 with potential year-round employment, and salary commensurate with experience.
Pay:
$54,000–$58,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Supervise construction and renovation of the golf course
- Hire, train and supervise grounds staff
- Plan maintenance and project work
- Manage equipment, irrigation and inventory
- Approve expenditures and control costs
Requirements summary:
- Advanced agronomy and turf grass knowledge
- Golf facility construction knowledge
- Strong administrative and decision-making ability
- Excellent written and oral communication
- First Aid certification and current spray licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · breezy
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid Certification, Current Spray License, Valid exterminators license, IPM Certification, WHMIS |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Free or discounted meals |
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Full company description
Founded in 1994, GolfNorth Properties was created with a vision of providing golfers with the option of affordable golf at a variety of locations. Since its inception, GolfNorth has evolved to become the leading Canadian operator of successful semi-private and public golf courses. GolfNorth’s philosophy is to provide the public with the greatest value in daily golf green fee play, golf memberships, tournaments, banquets, weddings and corporate functions, while at the same time providing a positive experience for its various stakeholders, including associates, employees, partners and charitable organizations. GolfNorth believes in supporting the communities in which we carry on business. Over the past year, GolfNorth has helped community organizations and local charities raise over $1.0 million dollars. GolfNorth is also a major sponsor of Canadian junior golf through its commitment to the Golf in Schools program and GolfNorth’s junior golf camps and clinics. GolfNorth welcomes you to take advantage of any one or more of our numerous offerings, including memberships and player’s club programs, green fee offerings, weddings, corporate functions, tournaments and junior golf programs. Rediscover golf, discover GolfNorth!
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,144
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 167
- Reported office locations
- 400 Golf Course Rd, Conestogo, Ontario N0B 1N0, CA
- Business categories
- Recreation
- Golf
- Events
- Other recorded names
- GolfNorth Properties
- GolfNorth Properties Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1994, GolfNorth Properties was created with a vision of providing golfers with the option of affordable golf at a variety of locations. Since its inception, GolfNorth has evolved to become the leading Canadian operator of successful semi-private and public golf courses. GolfNorth’s philosophy is to provide the public with the greatest value in daily golf green fee play, golf memberships, tournaments…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recreational Facilities |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Conestogo, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1994 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Golf Course Superintendent: Sand Hills Golf Club
Sand Hills Golf Club is a picturesque 18-hole golf course that will challenge experienced players, while still providing new golfers with an enjoyable experience. Established in 1996 Sand Hills Golf Club is a hidden gem offering lush, manicured fairways and exceptional greens. You will find Sand Hills located in the rolling countryside of Lambton County, within the small community of Port Franks, minutes away from the beautiful beaches of southern Lake Huron and a short drive from Grand Bend, London, and Sarnia.
In the fall of 2016 Sand Hills was purchased by GolfNorth Properties. With multiple GolfNorth facilities within a short 30-minute drive, Sand Hills offers many reciprocal playing privileges within the area. GolfNorth offers many opportunities for growth and career advancement with 40+ facilities within its family of golf properties.
Location
Sand Hills Golf Club, Lambton Shores, ON
Posted
2026-11-04
Deadline
2027-01-30
Job Summary
The Golf Course Superintendent is the primary caretaker of the golf course and performs a wide variety of tasks. The Superintendent is entrusted with the maintenance, operation, and management of all turf-related responsibilities of the golf course. These responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising construction and renovation of the golf course, the repair and maintenance of equipment, irrigation, the scheduling and hiring of associates, preparation of yearly recaps as well as rendering professional advice, opinions and assistance while working with the Regional and General Manager on long term planning for the facility.
Responsibilities
- Construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. The superintendent must submit written plans for course construction, reconstruction, or renovation projects to the General Manager.
- Interviews, hires, trains, directs, and supervises a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the property. The superintendent has authority to terminate employment of subordinates.
- Plans all maintenance and project work, applying his or her agronomic and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals.
- Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish the work. The superintendent frequently inspects the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well the management standards are being achieved and to effect changes in management programs.
- Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course.
- The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and oversees all golf course operated equipment maintenance programs.
- The superintendent approves all expenditures and exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating, and capital expenses in line with the approved budgets.
- Keeps accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications, etc.
- Responsible for completing a yearly recap of responsibilities as set by the VP of Operations and VP of Agronomy as per the stipulated timeline.
- Communicates regularly with other members of the top management group to discuss activities, goals, plans, and member/customer input.
Qualifications
- Requires advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.
- Requires a high degree of administrative and executive ability, especially in terms of problem solving and decision-making.
- Requires excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Requires knowledge of current federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations affecting the management of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety and environmental standards, laws and regulations).
- Requires participation in continuing education opportunities such as seminars, workshops, correspondence courses, field days and trade shows.
Special Requirements:
- WHMIS training (will provide)
- First Aid Certification
- Current Spray License
- Valid exterminators license
- IPM Certification
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Seasonal employment, March 1st – December 31st.
- Meal plan
Benefits/Perks
- Ability to grow and expand your career with GolfNorth, one of the fasting growing golf companies in Canada with golf course locations from coast to coast.
- Meal plan
- Flexible schedule
- Golf Membership
Employment Duration
- Seasonal with potential year-round employment.
- Starting date March 2027
Contact Information
Forward resume and cover letter to:
Andrew Palmer
General Manager | Forest Golf Club & Inn
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