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Golf superintendent (Full Time) - PORT COQUITLAM BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

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Westwood Plateau Golf Country Club | Port coquitlam British columbia Canada
Expires: June 29, 2026

Overview Languages English
Education
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience 5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
  • Dangerous
  • Odours
  • Noisy
  • Outdoors
  • All weather conditions
Work setting
  • Golf course
  • Equipment operation
Responsibilities Tasks
  • Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
  • Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
  • Manage landscaping projects
  • Prepare conceptual designs
  • Prepare proposals
  • Estimate costs
  • Write specifications
  • Survey and assess designated sites
  • Prepare contracts and tenders
  • Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
  • Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
  • Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
  • Assess the health of lawns
  • Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes
  • Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
  • Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
  • Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
  • Plant and move trees
  • Tree removal
  • Exercise to maintain physical ability and physical fitness
Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Chemical application certificate or licence
Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word
Landscaping experience
  • Park and recreation sites
  • Restoration and preservation projects
  • Sports field
Equipment and machinery experience
  • Power mowers
Area of work experience
  • Snow removal
Civil engineering experience
  • Drainage and irrigation system
Construction specialization
  • Automated irrigation system
  • Ornamental ponds, fountains and waterfalls
  • Irrigation and drainage
Specialization or experience
  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
  • Landscape construction
  • Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information Security and safety
  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves
  • Ear plugs
  • Mask
  • Safety vest
  • Rain gear
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
Benefits Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

 
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