We are on the lookout for Turf Maintenance, General Labourer to join our team, where your “office” is one of Nova Scotia’s beautiful outdoor settings. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in seeing the results of your hard work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
As Turf Maintenance, General Labourer, you’ll play an important role in the daily care and upkeep of the golf course, helping to create outstanding playing conditions and a welcoming environment for members and guests. Working alongside a supportive and knowledgeable team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in turf care, equipment operation, and course maintenance while contributing to the high standards that make the course shine.
Please note that applicants must be available to work through the end of the golf season, currently anticipated to be October 31, 2026.
How you’ll spend your day:
- Maintain all playing surfaces (e.g. greens, tees, fairways, and roughs) and landscaped on the property.
- Prepare divot mixtures and properly fill divots on the driving range and course on a daily basis.
- Monitor irrigation needs, hand-watering greens or hotspots during dry conditions, and assisting with irrigation system maintenance or repairs.
- Daily raking and grooming of sand bunkers to keep edges neat and surfaces smooth.
- Operate equipment such as green mowers, tee mowers, bunker rakes, and a variety of other powered and non-powered hand tools.
- Maintain fuel levels for all equipment used daily, report equipment problems to management immediately.
- Assist or conduct fertilizer and pesticide applications as needed.
- Always adhere to Health & Safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Observe all safety practices and procedures and adhere to all policies set forth by Glen Arbour Golf Course.
- Ensure quality and attention to detail exists in all work performed (accurate, thorough, and timely)
What will help you thrive:
- Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation.
- Previous experience in golf course maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, or a similar outdoor labour role is considered an asset.
- Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Why you’ll love it here:
- Our Team: Genuine, down-to earth people who care about each other and the work they do
- Spend your days working outdoors on one of Nova Scotia's premier golf courses
- Free on-site parking
- Discount in the Golf Pro Shop
- Golf Privileges
If you’re ready to bring your skills, dedication, and positive energy to our team, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your cover letter and resume (preferably in one document).
Glen Arbour Golf Course and Deerfield Pub are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm. We strive to reflect the communities in which we live and work in. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, racially visible, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify during the online application process to help us continue building a more equitable and representative team.
We are happy to provide accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know in your application if you require any support.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Check out our website to learn more about Glen Arbour & Deerfield Pub!