Irrigation Technician - Golf Course Spring/Summer 2025

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Come and join a winning team for the 2025 Golf season. The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course has won nearly every award there is, ranging from #1 in Canada to in the Top Ten Golf Courses in the World. Working in the Turf Care department, the Irrigation Technician's high attention to detail ensures golf course maintenance is completed to exceed our golfers’ expectations. This is your opportunity to make the Canadian Rockies your “office”, working at the Fairmont Banff Springs. 

Starting Rate: $21.52 per hour

Priority will be given those that are available from April-October 31st with experience. 

Job Duties Include:

Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendents, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Complete irrigation repairs, audits and new installations.
• Assist in a variety of fertility and cultural programs
• Assist with various improvement projects
• Labor intensive work in the form of digging, lifting, pushing, and assorted tasks
• Other tasks as assigned

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous golf course experience is an asset
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Updated driver’s abstract (no serious infractions in past year)
• Ability to operate all mowing and cultural equipment, chainsaw, and skid steer an asset
• Understanding of the rules of golf
• Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Perform tasks under minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in grounds and landscape maintenance work
• Ability to work in a team and independently

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fairmont Banff Springs, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: bsh.careers@fairmont.com

APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living in at Fairmont Banff Springs, please visit www.banffspringsjobs.com

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