Greenskeeper / Turf Care
Top Benefits
About the role
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 September 2025. 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: $19.95 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 $25.60
Job Duties Include
- 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
- Set-up of Christmas Lights around the hotel leading into the winter season
Qualifications
- Experience working in Golf course turf care is an asset but not required
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Updated driver’s abstract
- Perform tasks under minimal supervision
- Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds and landscape maintenance work
- Understanding of the rules of golf
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
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.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
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: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history.
As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels.
Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.
Greenskeeper / Turf Care
Top Benefits
About the role
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 September 2025. 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: $19.95 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 $25.60
Job Duties Include
- 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
- Set-up of Christmas Lights around the hotel leading into the winter season
Qualifications
- Experience working in Golf course turf care is an asset but not required
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Updated driver’s abstract
- Perform tasks under minimal supervision
- Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds and landscape maintenance work
- Understanding of the rules of golf
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
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.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
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: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history.
As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels.
Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.