Groundsperson-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Employee and Family A

Vacation pay

Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) seeks a Groundsperson to maintain golf course grounds, preserve greens and flowerbeds, and support turf treatment and irrigation under guidance. You will help with course feature maintenance and safety compliance in a dynamic, team-based setting on-site.

A High school diploma, Alberta driver's license, and pesticide applicator license are required. Experience in landscaping helps, and training of new staff is part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License required.
• Provincial Pesticide Applicator License required.
• Experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating turf care equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain golf course greens, fairways and flowerbeds.
• Assist in repair and construction of course features.
• Support turf treatment and irrigation system operation.
• Train new team members and uphold safety standards.
• Ensure all equipment and surroundings remain in pristine condition.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Valid Alberta Driver’s License

Provincial Pesticide Applicator License

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

Join our team as a Groundsperson, where you will be the steward of our acclaimed military golf operations. With your keen eye and expert care, you will preserve the beauty of our golf course, from vibrant greens and fairways to meticulously maintained flowerbeds.

Your versatile role will include everything from horticulture and landscaping to assisting in the repair and construction of course features. Under guidance, you will also aid in turf treatment and irrigation system operation. Your commitment to detail will ensure all our structures, equipment and surrounding areas remain in pristine condition.

You will also contribute to team growth by assisting in training new members, all while upholding the highest safety standards. If you find joy in transforming outdoor spaces and thriving in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this role awaits you.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• High school diploma
• Valid Provincial Pesticide Applicator License
• A valid Driver’s License in Alberta

Experience

• In landscaping or grounds maintenance
• In operating specialized turf care equipment

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an Asset

Benefits Available

• Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

• Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).
• This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
• This temporary employment is expected to end on November 1, 2026.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Alberta