General Manager

Clubworks; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willows Club in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is a semi-private golf club undergoing a major redevelopment to a refined private amenity. The General Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a diverse team, and serve as a key liaison between Dream and the Club during the transition toward the new age of the Club.

Reporting to Dream, the GM will focus on delivering an exceptional golf and hospitality experience, manage operations through the renovation, and build strong relationships with

Job description

Executive Search: General Manager, The Willows Club

• December 3, 2025

General Manager
The Willows Club
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

CLUB OVERVIEW
The Willows Club (the Willows or the Club), located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is a semi-private golf club that currently features three different 9-hole layouts (for a total of 27 holes), and a classic clubhouse setting. The Willows is owned by Dream, one of Canada’s largest asset managers, who are driving a significant renovation and revitalization of the Club.

In conjunction with the continued build-out of the community surrounding the Willows, exciting developments have been planned to continue to elevate the offering of the Willows, with a path towards a more private and amenitized operating model.

In collaboration with renowned golf course architect Doug Carrick, over the next few years the Willows golf course will be transformed into a spectacularly reimagined 18-hole layout. The proposed redesign will feature new and modified holes throughout the existing three 9-hole courses. The new configuration aims to focus on quality of play while celebrating and elevating the environment’s prairie aesthetic for a truly one-of-a-kind golf experience. The course will continue to operate as a 27-hole facility in 2026, with a reduction to an 18-hole configuration as construction commences.

Concurrent with the redevelopment of the golf course, planned renovations for the clubhouse will modernize the space and facilities. The plans also include the introduction of a private amenity park with tennis and pickleball courts, a pool and splash pad, and a full-service pool house.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a unique opportunity to help build a new Club vision and experience, while serving as the operational leader through the transition and into the new age for the Club. The General Manager (“GM”) of The Willows Club is responsible for all day-to-day operations and will be a key stakeholder in the revitalization of the Club and realization of Dream’s strategic objectives. Reporting directly to Dream, the GM will lead a diverse team to currently deliver an outstanding golf and hospitality experience, while being a key part of the exciting reimagining of the Club. The GM is expected to be a highly visible, approachable, and engaged leader who is present throughout the Club, fostering open communication, and building strong relationships with members, staff, and serving as the key communicator between Dream and the Club. Direct reports include the Director of Member Experience & Corporate Services, Controller, Golf Course Superintendent, Director of Culinary Experience & Events, Director of Golf,

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