Equipment Operator

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

If you enjoy the outdoors and want to work in a first-class golf course setting with a dynamic team, Hylands Golf Club is the perfect place to work. As an integral part of the ground's maintenance department, as an equipment operator, you will be trained to operate powered and manual equipment such as tractor, front-end loader, backhoe, fairway mowers, rough mowers, tractor powered chipper, seeder, rototiller, out-front rotary mower, triplex green powers and attachments and triplex verti-cutter in order to maintain all playing surfaces on a 36-hole golf course. You will haul materials and supplies, and ensure flags, putting cups, ball washers, tee towels and bunker rakes are in proper working condition.

As an equipment operator, you will also be responsible for building sand bunkers, repairing ball marks on greens, digging ditches for installing or repairing watering system and washing and cleaning specialized equipment. Come work at Hylands Golf Club for the opportunity to gain great outdoor working experience and a possible future career within our company.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.

AND

Valid driver’s license class G (Ontario) or equivalent

Experience

In operating tools and equipment required for maintenance
In landscaping or grounds maintenance
In operating specialized equipment

Knowledge

Of grounds keeping practices and techniques
Of plant care and turf-grass maintenance practices
Of the rules and strategies of the game of golf, an asset
Of health and safety practices

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset.

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

This is an on-site work assignment, with an assigned work location.

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)

4 May 2026

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.