Grow in Assistant

Fox Harb’r Resort is a 5 Star 4 Diamond property nestled along the coast of the Northumberland Strait in Wallace, Nova Scotia.  We are offering a unique opportunity for you to experience a 5 Star Luxury work environment. With this opportunity you will be presented with a distinctive career, experience, and benefits in a World Class setting. 

Summary of position: The Grow in team performs a variety of labor related tasks to effectively manage Golf Course development.  The selected candidate will have a strong passion for the industry, showing high level of energy that overflow into how he/she delivers results in the field.  For 2024, we are conducting a spring seeding of 9 holes of Golf expansion, with an additional 9 holes to follow in 2025.  This position could grow into longer term employment if desired.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Must be enrolled in the Turf Grass Management course at a Canadian accredited secondary school

• Experience in the golf course industry an asset

• Basic understanding of the game of golf, golf course layout is an asset

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

• Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team

• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time

• Ability to lift 50lbs as required

• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather

Responsibilities:

• Mowing of seeded turf areas, water turf using irrigation system via controls, hoses etc

• Assist with on-going irrigation system maintenance and troubleshooting & repairs where needed

• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, utility vehicles, walk mowers, ride on mowers, tractors

• Assist with application of fertilizers for establishment of turfgrasses

• Assist with spot seeding of thin areas where required

• Conduct daily inspections on vehicles, tools, and equipment and report problems to supervisor

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

• Comply with all company policies and regulations on the work site

• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor within the golf course properties

 At Fox Harb’r Resort, we know every employee is a valued part of the team.

Our benefits include: 

• Fuel Allowance

• Discounts at the Resort's Dining Areas; The Cape Cliff and Willard 

• Discounts on Accommodations, Golf and Spa services & products and Activities

• Friends and Family Rates for overnight accommodations

• Complimentary use of the Junior Olympic Pool, Mineral Pool and Fitness Room 

• Team Member Activities and Department Incentives 

• Team Member Education Funding and Bursary Program

• Team Member housing availability 

Fox Harb’r Resort is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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