Nestled in the rolling foothills of northwest Calgary, Bearspaw Golf Club is a premier private golf club offering an exceptional blend of championship golf and natural beauty. Its picturesque 18-hole, par-71 course, designed by Bill Newis, winds through mature trees, dramatic elevation changes, and scenic water features, with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. Complemented by a modern clubhouse and outstanding practice facilities, Bearspaw provides a first-class golf experience in a spectacular setting.

This is a unique opportunity for the right person.  One of our long-time Assistants has been granted a leave-of-absence for 1 year to live abroad.  We are open to two options for his replacement: Hiring a full-time, qualified, Assistant Superintendent for a 1-year contract, with competitive salary and benefits OR an AIT working on an hourly wage, year round.   Both positions have the potential to be retained after 1 year based on a variety of factors.  Although we are open to either position, we will only be hiring one candidate to fill the role.

Your primary responsibility is to support our Senior Assistant in whatever way they need.  This includes, but is not limited to:  training and developing seasonal greenskeepers, foreman and interns; scheduling and performing fertilizer and chemical applications; aiding in irrigation scheduling and repair, quality control and morning flow routines, setting up the daily schedule, project execution etc.

We would expect someone applying for the Assistant position to have completed a recognized turf management program and excelled in the intern or AIT position.   If you are a current intern and would like to transition to an AIT role, you may be currently enrolled in a turf program.

Hourly wage of $24-30 per hour OR salary equivalent.

Other perks such as health benefits and professional development will depend on the exact role you fit.

We feel the ideal person for this role is someone who has, and shares their passion for this work.  They are grateful for opportunities to work with great people, to learn and grow in a positive and challenging environment.  They are approachable, personable and authentic in all their interactions with everyone at the Club.  They prioritize establishing a meaningful connection with people they work with.  And, of course, strive for excellence and quality in the work they perform everyday.

We realize this is not your usual job posting but believe this could be a perfect opportunity for the right person.  Do you have clear gaps in your experience and knowledge?  Are you looking to relocate to the city of Calgary or town of Cochrane?  Do you feel stuck in the position that you’re in and need more challenge?  We are passionate about not just growing grass, but growing people, and we would welcome someone on board for just one year or more if it’s the right fit for both parties.  Thank you for your interest in Bearspaw.