Assistant Superintendent

Marine Drive Golf Club; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

Uniform allowance

Phone allowance

Golf privileges

Job summary

Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, BC, seeks an Assistant Superintendent passionate about turf management to oversee maintenance operations and lead a team on a 6,400-yard course designed by A.V. Macan.

Responsibilities include planning daily operations, supervising staff, managing irrigation and cultural practices, and ensuring safety and quality. Start date November 2026; salary range $80,000–$88,000 with benefits and perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive golf course experience; turf role preferred.
• Strong agronomic knowledge and hands-on leadership.
• Ability to obtain BC pesticide certification within 90 days.
• Valid BC driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute daily golf course maintenance per standards.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff for high performance.
• Schedule irrigation programs and maintain irrigation systems.
• Apply fertilizers and chemicals; manage cultural practices.
• Maintain records, inventories, and data.
• Promote a collaborative, professional work environment.
• Stay current with industry best practices through conferences and training.
• Ensure WorkSafeBC safety compliance and maintain a safe facility.

Skills

Turfgrass management

Staff leadership

Irrigation scheduling

Fertilizer application

Record keeping

Education

Diploma or degree in turfgrass field

BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate

BC Driver's license

Job description

Marine Drive Golf Club is looking for Assistant Superintendent who is passionate about turf management, values teamwork, and thrives in a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will help oversee the maintenance, operation, and management of the golf course and its associated grounds and facilities.

ABOUT THE CLUB:

• Member-Owned Private Club
• Total members: 1132 total members
• Employees: 90+
• Course Overview: 6,400 yards, A.V. Macan designed course
• Rounds Played: 48,000
• 2026 Course & Grounds Expense Budget: $2.7M

The Club recently embarked on a Golf Course Master Plan and is beginning to plan major course enhancements, including the replacement of the irrigation and drainage systems, renovations to bunkers and tees, and select greens complex improvements. The Assistant Superintendent will play a key role in successfully delivering these projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of daily golf course maintenance operations in accordance with the established Golf Course Standards.
• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate staff to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Schedule irrigation programs, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the irrigation system.
• Supervise and perform fertilizer applications, chemical applications, and cultural practices.
• Maintain accurate records, inventories, and data collection.
• Foster and promote a collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment.
• Stay current with industry best practices by attending conferences, trade shows, and training opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC safety standards and maintain a clean, safe, and professional facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive golf course experience; 1 year of experience in a turf management or technical role is preferred.
• Strong agronomic knowledge with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Possess a diploma or degree in a turfgrass related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and reporting skills.
• BC Landscape Pesticide Applicator Certificate, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Valid BC driver's license or equivalent.

COMPENSATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Salary: $80,000 - $88,000 depending on experience.

Benefits: Health, dental and vision benefits

Perks: Meals, uniform allowance, phone allowance, golf privileges.

Professional Development: Professional dues paid, along with a development allowance

Work Environment: A clean, modern, and well-organized maintenance building complemented by a modern equipment fleet, with 80% of equipment less than 6 years old.

Start Date:November 2026 (Flexible)