Junior Greenskeeper

Location: East Kootenays (Fernie)

Company Description  Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Job Description  Golf Greenskeeper / Turf Care - Junior Groundskeeper  This is a  full-time seasonal  position, starting  as soon as possible  and ending in  October 2026.
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course is Audubon-certified and carved right into the slopes of the coastal mountain range. Working in the Golf Grounds department, the Groundskeeper team's high attention to detail ensures golf course maintenance is completed to exceed our golfers’ expectations.
Starting rate of pay: $21.60 per hour.
We recognize tenure through our compensation - hourly rates increase after 6 months and then yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $27.65.

Job Duties Include   Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service
Cutting grass with a wide variety of self-propelled and push type machines
General landscaping, hand-mowing and weed-eating duties
Maintaining cleanliness and neatness of the Golf Course area, including cart paths, fairways, greens, roughs and tees
Smoothing bunker sand with hand rakes and machines
Setting the golf course for play
Labor intensive work in the form of digging, lifting and pushing
Qualifications   Experience working in Golf course turf care is an asset but not required
Class 5 Driver’s License
Valid and Clean driver’s abstract
Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds and landscape maintenance work
Understanding of the rules of golf
Job Perks & Benefits   Subsidized staff accommodation provided
Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Additional Information  Visa Requirements:
To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or 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:
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