Horticulturist

Richmond Country Club; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Horticulturist to join their Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor environment, contributing to the upkeep and enhancement of the grounds. You will engage in various horticultural tasks, from planning and maintaining flower beds to ensuring the health of plants. If you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic setting and are committed to excellence, this position is perfect for you. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for members and guests alike!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan

On-site Free Parking

Staff Meal Plan

Group RRSP Contribution

Use of Golf Course and Tennis Courts

Merchandise Discount

Employee Sports Events

Career Growth Opportunities

Team Building Events

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Horticulture is preferred.
• Previous golf course or nursery experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planning and ordering plant materials and tools.
• Maintaining flower beds and monitoring plant health.
• Performing all labor-related horticulture duties.

Skills

Plant Identification

Irrigation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Horticulture

Tools

Utility Vehicles

Job description

Richmond Country Clubs Golf Course team is hiring!

Horticulturist

Job Type: Hourly, Seasonal (April - December) | Full-time | On-site | Pay: $32-34 per hour

Join a diverse and talented team at the Richmond Country Club!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, sincere, and authentic individual, who is passionate about hospitality in a country club setting where we offer fun, lively shifts in a beautiful and social environment, entailing a lot of teamwork and professionalism. No matter which team you work for, in the RCC family, we value each other and truly believe that every individual's contribution can make a positively impactful difference for our esteemed members and colleagues.

About this Opportunity

Richmond Country Club is seeking a Horticulturist to join our Golf Course and Grounds Maintenance team for the 2025 season starting April to December. This individual will be reporting to the Head Golf Course Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent. The individual will work as a cohesive crew with the Golf Course and Turf team.

The Horticulturist Duties:

• Planning and ordering needed plant material and tools.
• The care of all flower beds and hanging baskets.
• Carrying out all fertility and soil maintenance needs.
• Monitoring and control of plant pests.
• Performing all labor-related duties needed for position.
• Design and implement new flower bed ideas.
• Maintain a good standard of required daily record keeping.
• Keep all work areas clean and organized.
• Planning and execution of all horticulture and some arboriculture related tasks throughout the golf course and clubhouse areas.
• Developing the yearly plant order.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A diploma or degree in Horticulture is an asset - A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Having previous golf course or nursery experience would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of West Coast Plant ID.
• Irrigation system knowledge an asset.
• The ability to operate utility vehicles.
• Must hold a valid BC Drivers License.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Able to communicate clearly with management and staff.
• A professional and courteous outlook.
• To be physically fit, reliable, hardworking and committed to doing a great job.

More information on the role:

• Salary: $32-34 per hour
• Seasonal Duration: 9-month position (April 1 to December 1)
• Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• General Shift Timings: Early morning, starting between 5-7am until 1-3pm (based on daylight)
• Start Date: April 1, 2025
• Job Environment: On-site only, outdoors
• Ability to commute/relocate: Richmond, BC - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Application End Date: March 22, 2025

Some of our great benefits:

• Competitive annual compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan - including Life Insurance, AD&D, Extended Health and Dental.
• On-site free parking.
• Staff meal plan.
• Group RRSP contribution (conditional to length of service).
• Use of the Golf course, Tennis courts and gym (subject to off-peak hours).
• Merchandise discount in the Golf Pro shop.
• Employee Sports events such as Golf, Tennis and athletic tournaments.
• Recognition: RCC prides itself on recognizing our employees in creative ways.
• Career growth and training opportunities.
• Team building events with the Golf Course team.

If this is the role for you, please submit your application in the link below:

• Required: Resume, Cover Letter and Certifications where applicable.
• Optional: References.

All applications will be reviewed and those applicants meeting the profile expectations will be contacted. We thank you for taking the time to consider the Richmond Country Club for your career aspirations.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) enthusiasts:

Richmond Country Club is a strong believer in and practice Equal Employment Opportunity, as inclusivity is at the core of how we treat people.