Golf Course Labourer
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Community Services
Department: Recreation and Community Development
Term: 2 Seasonal Full Time positions available.
Closing Date: 05/29/2025
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 4291
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Greenskeeper, this is unskilled physical turf maintenance and minor equipment repair work usually and primarily performed outdoors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of general labour tasks, such as seeding, watering, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, spraying, pruning, cleaning, hoeing, planting, picking up debris, using and maintaining tools at the municipal golf courses.
- Performs minor repairs on motorized, turf-maintenance equipment, using a variety of hand tools (i.e. oil change, lubrication, cleaning).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Grade 10 education.
- Three months’ related horticultural/agricultural experience, including related golf course experience.
- Knowledge of the use of equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to operate and maintain motorized, turf-maintenance equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outdoors, for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $19.64 to $21.66 CAD per hour (2025 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
About City of Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon continues to be Canada’s fastest growing city, and this strong population growth creates a workplace culture where exciting and rewarding opportunities for a dynamic and fulfilling career await.
The City of Saskatoon aims to be the best managed city in Canada by focusing on continuous improvement, innovation, and attracting talented people from all over Canada and around the globe – people committed to our Corporate Values – Trust, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Courage.
We are proud of our:
- Provincial and National Recognition as a best employer: Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2019 and Saskatchewan Top Employer 2019. *Long-term career building with desirable benefits and compensation
- An inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds
- A workplace where safety is a top priority.
Employee Benefits include:
- Health Benefit Plan
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Sport and Computer Equipment Loans
- Leisure Pass Subsidy
- Eco Pass Subsidy
- Employee-Owned Credit Union
- Top-up of salary on maternity leave up to 15 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Deferred Salary Leave Program
Golf Course Labourer
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Community Services
Department: Recreation and Community Development
Term: 2 Seasonal Full Time positions available.
Closing Date: 05/29/2025
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 4291
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Greenskeeper, this is unskilled physical turf maintenance and minor equipment repair work usually and primarily performed outdoors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of general labour tasks, such as seeding, watering, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, spraying, pruning, cleaning, hoeing, planting, picking up debris, using and maintaining tools at the municipal golf courses.
- Performs minor repairs on motorized, turf-maintenance equipment, using a variety of hand tools (i.e. oil change, lubrication, cleaning).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Grade 10 education.
- Three months’ related horticultural/agricultural experience, including related golf course experience.
- Knowledge of the use of equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to operate and maintain motorized, turf-maintenance equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outdoors, for extended periods of time and in various weather conditions.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $19.64 to $21.66 CAD per hour (2025 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
About City of Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon continues to be Canada’s fastest growing city, and this strong population growth creates a workplace culture where exciting and rewarding opportunities for a dynamic and fulfilling career await.
The City of Saskatoon aims to be the best managed city in Canada by focusing on continuous improvement, innovation, and attracting talented people from all over Canada and around the globe – people committed to our Corporate Values – Trust, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Courage.
We are proud of our:
- Provincial and National Recognition as a best employer: Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2019 and Saskatchewan Top Employer 2019. *Long-term career building with desirable benefits and compensation
- An inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds
- A workplace where safety is a top priority.
Employee Benefits include:
- Health Benefit Plan
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Sport and Computer Equipment Loans
- Leisure Pass Subsidy
- Eco Pass Subsidy
- Employee-Owned Credit Union
- Top-up of salary on maternity leave up to 15 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Deferred Salary Leave Program