Job Opportunities
BC Golf courses and industry associations are often looking for interested, reliable people to help them throughout their season and from time to time will post openings on this page. Check back to see what is available.
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British Columbia Golf is the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) recognized by Government and Golf Canada as the organization responsible for golf within British Columbia. The organization is a non-profit, operating with a volunteer board. Incorporated in 1922, British Columbia Golf has roots extending back to 1893.
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British Columbia Golf is looking for a few internet-savvy golf enthusiasts to do some part-time research and writing…
Regional Content Aggregators
Job Description
- Review a predetermined set of websites, newsletters and social media accounts for news and content on a monthly or bi-monthly basis
- Following a formatted approach, create a predetermined number of articles from this review
Suitable Candidates
These part-time, remote positions will be suitable for result-oriented individuals who:
1) Have a strong interest in, and knowledge of, golfers and golf courses in their region
2) Enjoy internet research and have the ability to efficiently find appropriate content
3) Have effective writing/editing skills to turn this content into concise, coherent articles
4) Have experience using spreadsheets and proficiency in typing/keyboard skills
Position Particulars
1) Job Type: This is an independent contractor position
2) Location: This is a remote position
3) Equipment/Resources Required: High-speed internet access and computer
4) Hours: While this is a contract where the responsibility is to complete the assigned number of articles as opposed to working for a set number of hours, it is expected that this should take no more than eight hours, twice per month
5) Duration: This will be a five issue contract running from March through September
6) Compensation: $300 per issue
7) Training: Online training will be provided during the two months leading up to the contract period
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Women’s Golf Project Content Aggregator
Job Description
- Review a predetermined set of websites, newsletters and social media accounts for news and content on a monthly or bi-monthly basis
- Following a formatted approach, create a predetermined number of articles from this review
Suitable Candidate
This part-time, remote position will be suitable for a result-oriented individual who:
1) Has a strong interest in, and knowledge of women’s golf
2) Enjoys internet research and have the ability to efficiently find appropriate content
3) Has effective writing/editing skills to turn this content into concise, coherent articles
4) Has experience using spreadsheets and proficiency in typing/keyboard skills
Position Particulars
1) Job Type: This is an independent contractor position
2) Location: This is a remote position
3) Equipment/Resources Required: High-speed internet access and computer
4) Hours: While this is a contract where the responsibility is to complete the assigned number of articles as opposed to working for a set number of hours, it is expected that this should take no more than eight hours, twice per issue
5) Duration: This will be a five-issue contract running from March through September with an additional one-time issue for February, 2022
6) Compensation: $300 per issue
7) Training: Online training will be provided during the month leading up to the contract period
Women’s Golf Project PGA Instructor
Job Description
- Provide instructional, equipment related and op/ed content from a female point of view for female golfers
- Following a formatted approach, create a predetermined number of articles
- Be the face of professional golf from an instructional perspective for the Women’s Golf Project
Suitable Candidate
This part-time, remote position will be suitable for a female PGA of BC Professional who:
1) Wishes to position themselves as a leader in women’s golf in the province
2) Has effective writing/editing skills to turn this content from the job description above into concise, coherent articles
3) Has experience using spreadsheets and proficiency in typing/keyboard skills
Position Particulars
1) Job Type: This is an independent contractor position
2) Location: This is a remote position
3) Equipment/Resources Required: High-speed internet access and computer
4) Hours: While this is a contract where the responsibility is to complete the assigned number of articles as opposed to working for a set number of hours, it is expected that this should take no more than four hours each month BUT as the vast majority of the content will not be time-sensitive, there is the opportunity to produce much of the content during golf's off-season for use throughout the year
5) Duration: This will be a five-issue contract running from March through September with an additional one-time issue for February, 2022
6) Compensation: $150 per month paid monthly plus advertising contra
7) Training: Online training will be provided during the months leading up to the contract period
Women’s Golf Project “New Golfer” Blogger
Job Description
- Document their experiences as a new golfer (between 1-2 years of play) and the process of developing their game
- Create op/ed content from a female point of view for female golfers
- Following a formatted approach, create a predetermined number of articles from these experiences
Suitable Candidate
This part-time, remote position will be suitable for a result-oriented individual who:
1) Has a strong interest in, and knowledge of women’s golf
2) Enjoys internet research and has the ability to efficiently find appropriate content
3) Has effective writing/editing skills to turn this content into concise, coherent articles
4) Has experience using spreadsheets and proficiency in typing/keyboard skills
Position Particulars
1) Job Type: This is an independent contractor position
2) Location: This is a remote position
3) Equipment/Resources Required: High-speed internet access and computer
4) Hours: While this is a contract where the responsibility is to complete the assigned number of articles as opposed to working for a set number of hours, it is expected that this should take no more than four hours each month
4) Duration: This will be a 12-month contract running from December 1st, 2021 through November 30th, 2022
5) Compensation: $150 per month paid monthly plus possible perks (e.g. free golf in exchange for facility review)
6) Training: Online training will be provided during the two months leading up to the contract period
Feature Writers
Job Description
- Write feature-oriented, in-depth cover stories on relevant topics
Suitable Candidates
This one-time, remote position will be suitable for individuals who:
1) Have a strong interest in, and knowledge of, women’s golf
2) Have knowledge, experience, and expertise in a specific, editorially relevant area
3) Have effective writing/editing skills to turn above into high-quality articles
4) Preferably have experience using spreadsheets and proficiency in typing/keyboard skills
- Sample assignment topics: BC's Top 10 Women-Friendly Golf Facilities; Why Aren't More Women Playing Golf?; etc
Position Particulars
1) Job Type: This is an independent contractor position
2) Location: This is a remote position
3) Equipment/Resources Required: High-speed internet access and computer
4) Hours: N/A • Articles will be 1000 to 1500 words in length
5) Compensation: $300 per article
6) Training: NA
For more information, contact Bryan Outram - Manager, Communications at bryan@britishcolumbiagolf.org
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Other Job Opportunity Resources:
National Golf Course Owners career centre