Turf Care Supervisor - (Spring/Summer 2026)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Banff; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Canada seeks a Turf Care Supervisor to oversee daily operations on the golf course. You will lead a team of Greenskeepers, ensuring exceptional course conditions through effective teamwork. The ideal candidate should have golf course maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate various equipment. This role offers starting pay of $22.27 per hour, with opportunities for increases based on tenure, alongside benefits including accommodations and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee travel program

Mountain Explorer Travel Program

Discounts on resort services

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Experience in golf course maintenance is essential.
• Familiarity with mowing and cultural equipment is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train small teams of Greenskeepers.
• Perform irrigation repairs and conduct audits.
• Assist in plant health and cultural programs.

Skills

Class 5 Driver's License

Golf course maintenance experience

Ability to operate mowing equipment

Chainsaw and skid steer operation

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Education in turf/golf management

Tools

Chainsaw

Skid steer

Tractors

Job description

Company Description

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It’s the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

As a Turf Care Supervisor, you will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendents assisting with oversight of daily operations. They lead and assist greenskeepers, ensuring exceptional course conditions are met daily through effective team coordination, core standards, and support.

Starting Rate: $22.27 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $24.35

Preference will be given to candidates who are able to stay the entire season of March 31st/ April 8 to October 29.

Job Duties Include

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendents, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and train small teams of Greenskeeper
• Complete irrigation repairs, audits and new installations.
• Perform a variety of fertility programs and IPM disciplines
• Assist in numerous plant health and cultural programs
• Facilitate various course improvement projects
• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service
• Labor intensive work in the form of digging, lifting, pushing, and assorted tasks
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Class 5 Driver’s License & Updated driver’s abstract (no serious infractions in past year)
• Previous golf course maintenance experience required
• Ability to operate and assist with training on all mowing and cultural equipment
• Experience operating chainsaws, skid steer and tractors are an asset
• Enrollment/pursuit of education and career in turf/golf management is an asset
• Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Perform tasks under minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule
• Ability to work in a team and independently

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to)

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Lifting & Carrying up to 70 lbs.
• Pushing & Pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Bending & Kneeling
• Repetitive tasks and movements
• Working early mornings
• Working in a variety of temperatures and conditions (snow, heat, rain)

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Afffirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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Whether you’re just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail]

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