Marine Drive Golf Club is looking for a skilled, solutions-oriented Equipment Manager to lead the maintenance, lifecycle planning, and replacement of the Club's golf course equipment fleet. Great golf starts behind the scenes. Behind every beautifully maintained fairway and exceptional playing experience is a team that takes pride in every detail. We're looking for an Equipment Manager who shares that passion for excellence and understands that precision, innovation, and reliability are essential to keeping our course at its best.
ABOUT THE CLUB:
- Member-Owned Private Club
- Total members: 1179 total members
- Employees: 90+
- Course Overview: 6,400 yards, A.V. Macan designed course
- Rounds Played: 50,000
- 2026 Course & Grounds Expense Budget: $2.7M
- 2026 Equipment Capital Budget: $1.5M
The Club recently embarked on a Golf Course Master Plan and is beginning to plan major course enhancements, including the replacement of the irrigation and drainage systems, renovations to bunkers and tees, and select greens complex improvements. The Equipment Manager will play a key role in planning and successfully delivering these projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of golf course equipment – including mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, construction equipment, and golf carts.
- Maintain detailed service records for all equipment, including maintenance schedules, repairs, and parts inventory.
- Develop relationships departmentally, inter-departmentally and with suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
- Communicate regularly with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to support departmental priorities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-based environment.
- Supervise and support one Equipment Technician.
- Monitor equipment performance, breakdowns, and operator issues, conducting course inspections as required.
- Stay current with industry best practices by attending conferences, trade shows, and training opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC safety standards and maintain a clean, safe, and professional facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journeyperson certification as an Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Agricultural Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, or an equivalent mechanical trade is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and extensive industry experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in equipment maintenance or in a similar field of expertise – specific turf equipment experience is preferred but not essential.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train, educate, and support the Equipment Technician and equipment operators.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Golf Course Maintenance team.
- Possess a valid British Columbia driver’s license.
COMPENSATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 depending on experience
Benefits: 5% Club-matched pension, health, dental and vision benefits
Perks: Meals, clothing & phone allowance plus golf privileges
Professional Development: Professional dues paid, along with a development allowance
Hours of Work: Full-time, with an average of 40 hours per week. This role offers seasonal flexibility, allowing the successful candidate to collaborate with management in shaping a position that suits both operational needs and personal work preferences
Work Environment: Modern equipment fleet (80% of equipment is less than 6 years old), renovated office space with heat and air conditioning, heated shop and equipment storage areas
Start Date: November 2026 (Flexible)
