Second Assistant Superintendent (BraeBen)

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga's BraeBen Golf Course seeks a Second Assistant Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, supervise staff, and drive agronomic and course-improvement projects. This hands-on role operates in the field with the maintenance team, focusing on greens, tees, fairways, and practice facilities.

You will oversee pesticide applications, irrigation-related tasks, and safety compliance while coordinating with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Turfgrass Management or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, turfgrass management principles, and irrigation systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively lead crews while maintaining a strong hands-on presence within the operation.
• Valid Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid) and CPR certification within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and actively participate in daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Assist in the supervision, training, scheduling, and development of seasonal and full-time maintenance staff.
• Perform and oversee pesticide and fertilizer applications in accordance with all applicable legislation and best management practices.
• Monitor turfgrass health and assist with implementing agronomic programs for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and practice facilities.
• Operate a variety of turf maintenance equipment including mowers, sprayers, utility vehicles, aerators, and tractors.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, repairs, and moisture management programs.
• Maintain accurate records related to pesticide applications, fertilizer applications, maintenance activities, and equipment operation.
• Lead and participate in minor golf course restoration and improvement projects, including bunker renovations, drainage improvements, sodding, tree management, naturalization projects, tee and fairway expansions, irrigation upgrades, and course detailing initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Participate in winter maintenance operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Outdoor physical work

Irrigation systems

Driving licence

First Aid/CPR

Education

Turfgrass Management

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Second Assistant Superintendent (BraeBen)

Req ID:28448
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:12/02/2026

Job Summary

BraeBen Golf Course is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused Second Assistant Superintendent to join our Golf Course Maintenance team. Reporting to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the successful candidate will play a key role in the daily maintenance and presentation of the golf course.

This is a hands-on leadership position that actively participates in all aspects of golf course maintenance. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working in the field alongside the maintenance team, leading daily assignments, operating equipment, applying pesticides, monitoring turf conditions, and assisting with agronomic and course improvement projects.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for a turfgrass professional looking to further develop their technical, agronomic, and leadership skills within a progressive golf course maintenance operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example and actively participate in daily golf course maintenance operations.
• Assist in the supervision, training, scheduling, and development of seasonal and full-time maintenance staff.
• Perform and oversee pesticide and fertilizer applications in accordance with all applicable legislation and best management practices.
• Monitor turfgrass health and assist with implementing agronomic programs for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and practice facilities.
• Operate a variety of turf maintenance equipment including mowers, sprayers, utility vehicles, aerators, and tractors.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, repairs, and moisture management programs.
• Maintain accurate records related to pesticide applications, fertilizer applications, maintenance activities, and equipment operation.
• Lead and participate in minor golf course restoration and improvement projects, including bunker renovations, drainage improvements, sodding, tree management, naturalization projects, tee and fairway expansions, irrigation upgrades, and course detailing initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
• Participate in winter maintenance operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Formal education in Turfgrass Management or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of golf course maintenance experience.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driving record (Please note: a clean driver's abstract may be required).
• Thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance practices, turfgrass management principles, and irrigation systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively lead crews while maintaining a strong hands‑on presence within the operation.
• Valid Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid) and CPR certification within 60 days of start date.

Working Conditions

• Early morning, weekend, and statutory holiday work is required throughout the golf season.
• Schedule may vary based on weather conditions, tournaments, and operational requirements.
• The majority of work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to varying weather conditions, machinery, noise, pesticides, and physically demanding tasks.
• This position requires a high level of participation in daily maintenance activities and is expected to work alongside staff in the field on a regular basis.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $62,228.00 - $82,974.00 (Please note: The compensation package for this position does not include golf privileges)
Grade: C
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: BraeBen Golf Course
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Golf & Arenas
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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