Position Overview: Level 4, West Cape Breton Island (Baddeck)

Reports to:

Golf Course Superintendent

Job Type:

Full Time Seasonal (April– November)

Job Description The role involves landscaping maintenance and management of the surroundings at Cabot properties. Candidates will range from entry level to seasoned professionals across four levels, with responsibilities scaling with experience.

Responsibilities General responsibilities across all levels include:

Follow oral and written directions in a timely and efficient manner

Maintain a continuous safe, clean, and productive work environment

Learn all landscape locations

Use appropriate PPE equipment as instructed

Complete pre‑shift staging of equipment and resources daily, as directed

Identify unsafe areas and activities and report hazards immediately

Operate gasoline, diesel, and electric utility maintenance equipment safely

Continuous debris and garbage collection throughout the golf resort

Implement world‑class presentation of daily course set up; ensure golf course conditions are achieved prior to first tee time each day

Report any adverse golf course/landscape conditions and all disciplinary issues to the Superintendent

Perform general turf maintenance (sod, weeding, etc.)

Use of light utility vehicles

Additional responsibilities by level:

Level 1

Pedestrian mowing both cylinder and rotary

Hand watering turf

Supported by coaching and tuition; progress into Level Two during season

Level 2

Large area mowing

General pest control (supervised)

Supported by tuition, training, and continuous coaching; progress into Level Three during season

Level 3

Hold a valid Nova Scotia driving licence

General pest control and hold a valid Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicators Certificate Class III (D) Landscape

Lead small teams/projects

Basic excavator operation

Move equipment with truck and landscape trailer

Esteemed role with minimal supervision; progression to advanced levels

Qualifications

Level 1: Looking for a team member with great attitude, passion, drive, and experience

Level 2: 1+ years in landscape role

Level 3: 3+ years in landscape role

Level 4: 5+ years in landscape role

Landscape Horticultural Red Seal Endorsement/Apprenticeship applicants encouraged

Consent to a criminal background check as a condition of employment and an additional check every two years

Job Requirements&Physical Demands

Seasonal schedule may involve day, evening, night, and weekend work

Long hours walking, sitting, standing, crouching while performing duties

Work outdoors and operate vehicles and equipment under varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind)

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or move objects

Work with and around motorized equipment movement hazards, misdirected golf balls

Work with and around pesticides, fertilizers, and registered products; follow product labels safely

Benefits

$10 green fees

Complimentary daily hot lunch

Complimentary family golf round

Friends and family rates for golf and lodging

Discounts in retail shops&restaurants

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized team housing (based on availability)

Healthcare benefits for permanent and returning seasonal team members

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