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22114.02 – Golf course superintendents

Golf course superintendents supervise, and co-ordinate activities of workers engaged in maintaining grounds, greens and turf of golf courses.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Golf course superintendent
  • Greenskeeper

Core competencies

  • Management of Material Resources to optimize use of available resources and minimize waste to run a successful golfcourse within budgetary constraints
  • Time Management to oversee that tasks are performed correctly and on time to ensure course quality or playability is maintained
  • Problem Identification to effectively identify problems, such as turf diseases, irrigation issues, equipment malfunctions, environmental concerns or team member conflicts
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to clearly communicate instructions, expectations and feedback to staff members, contractors and other stakeholders
  • Leadership to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively and foster a positive work environment
  • Knowledge in Client Service to understand and manage course condition and amenity expectations to maintain the satisfaction of members, guests and tournament organizers

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Direct crews who maintain the health and appearance of golf courses and their surrounding landscapes, plant and move trees, and apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (82031)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

221 – Technical occupations related to natural sciences

Minor group

2211 – Technical occupations in life sciences

Unit group

22114 – Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists

Occupational profile

22114.02 – Golf course superintendents

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