Assistant Superintendent

Position overview: Capilano Golf and Country Club is seeking an experienced and motivated turfgrass professional to join our Course and Grounds leadership team as an Assistant Superintendent. This position is well suited to an established leader looking to apply their agronomic knowledge, further strengthen their leadership and management skills, and advance their career.

Working within a decentralized management structure, the successful applicant will report to and work closely with the Course Superintendent and Senior Assistant Superintendent. They will play an important role in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily golf course maintenance operations.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to:

• Make informed turf management decisions that contribute to industry-leading playing conditions. Capilano is committed to excellence and provides the tools, resources, and support required to meet the expectations of an engaged and supportive membership.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by motivating, training, and developing staff while contributing to a positive and accountable team culture.
• Play a key role in the organization of the Course and Grounds operation.
• Gain experience across a broad range of agronomic programs, projects, and management responsibilities.
• Represent Capilano at various industry events, enhance their professional profile, and take meaningful steps in shaping their long-term career trajectory.

Club Information: Constructed in 1938 by esteemed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson, Capilano is a private 18-hole facility located in West Vancouver, British Columbia and is open for play year-round. Capilano is consistently ranked in the top 10 golf courses in Canada and ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the world outside the United States.

The club is dedicated to the ongoing restoration and enhancement of the golf course through a comprehensive Course Long Range Master Plan. In 2027, the club will be embarking on an exciting multi-year Course Improvement Project that includes the replacement of the Irrigation System as well as several green, tee, and fairway bunker renovations.

Operating from a state-of-the-art maintenance and fleet facility, our high-performance Course and Grounds team, comprised of up to 40 dedicated professionals, takes pride in producing exceptional playing conditions.

Qualifications:

• A degree or two-year diploma from a recognized institution in turfgrass management or related field.
• Minimum three years working in golf course maintenance. Experience as an Assistant or 2^nd Assistant Superintendent is an asset.
• The desire to eventually become a Golf Course Superintendent.
• Valid BC Pesticide license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Valid BC Driver’s license or equivalent.

Compensation:

• $72,000 - $80,000 annual salary (DOE) plus extended health benefits and club-matched pension.

Work Environment and additional benefits include:

• A five-day working week with two scheduled days off.
• Support with continued education, training, and professional development.
• Relevant association memberships and select conferences as approved by the Course Superintendent.
• Golf privileges, food and apparel discounts, and a paid phone plan.
• Team appreciation including monthly team events and annual staff golf competitions.
• A clean, modern, and organized administrative building (including a lunchroom, heated mudroom, locker rooms, and showers).

Application Closing Date: Friday, October 23, 2026.

Start Date: The successful candidate may start immediately.