Assistant Director of Engineering

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance.  In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.

Assistant Director of Engineering

Immaculate public areas, attractive grounds and efficient operational systems combine to make Fairmont Hotels & Resorts places of unrivalled presence. Apply your exceptional standards as Assistant Director of Engineering, where you will implement preventative maintenance and resource management programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all Colleagues, guests and visitors.

What is in it for you:

• An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do 
• The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place 
• The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs 

• A competitive salary starting at $80,000 with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilities 
• Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program 
• Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire  

• Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program 
• Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide 

• The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939 
• Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses 
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

• Annual paid vacation, sick leave, up to statutory holidays and birthday leave 

• A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  
• A company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) 
• A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist in the day to day management of the Engineering department and ensure all standards are followed
• Act as the hotel’s designated chief engineer and ensure the building is adequately supervised and appropriately staffed
• Coordinate preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public areas and safety systems with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels
• Ensure hotel complies with all government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programs
• Understand and own all Heart of House systems including electrical, power, internet, and technology
• Monitor, update and implement the fire safety plan, building evacuation and disaster recovery plan
• Ensure prompt and immediate response to maintenance requests for guests and Colleagues
• Oversee ongoing maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance for the Hotel with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels
• Follow the annual maintenance budget
• Assist in the monitoring of energy and water management programs
• Recruit, schedule, conduct performance reviews, train and develop engineering Colleagues
• Lead the Planet 21 Committee by hosting monthly meetings and sharing knowledge of brand’s sustainability policies & procedures (i.e. waste, charitable giving, etc.)
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Act as a role model for our Accor values and Heartist culture
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• 4th Class Power Engineer certificate required
• Minimum 2-3 years’ leadership experience in a similar role required
• Highly organized, results-oriented, able to make decisions and empower employees to ensure they exceed guest expectations
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Engineering degree/diploma or related discipline preferred
• Proven ability to supervise multiple complex projects with a focus on results
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, overnights, and holidays, as hours of work and days off will vary according to business needs

Your team and working environment:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com

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