- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Engineering & Maintenance
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Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Canada
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REF48884I
Director of Engineering
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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.
Apply your exceptional standards as Director of Engineering, where you will implement and oversee our preventative maintenance programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all colleagues, guests and visitors. Team leadership and effective delegation skills will be key to success in this role.
Working in a dynamic and ever challenging environment, Fairmont Banff Springs is looking for a leader who can support the maintenance and grounds teams and meet the needs of a historic property. Proven ability to build working relationships, results oriented, and natural problem solver are a few of the traits most suited to this position.
Job Duties Include:
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goals
- Application of Company and department standards and attention to detail.
- Coordinating the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems; working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Departments and other departments.
- Must be able to take care of the Boiler Plant and its necessary requirements
- Preparing and controlling the annual maintenance budget and Capital Plan.
- Able to run grounds operations both summer and winter operations
- Monitoring the Hotel's Energy Management system supervising and directing maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical plant.
- Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
- Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all maintenance staff
- Contribution to hotel capital planning
- Coordination and completion for all audits related to engineering and risk management
- Responsible for departmental health, safety, and WHMIS training programs, and thorough WCB compliance; and a key member of the Hotel's emergency response team.
- Active participant in various Committees, and within Hotel operations at large.
- The coordination and management of outside contractors for items such as elevators, refrigeration, waste disposal, etc.; sourcing of appropriate suppliers, preparation of purchase orders, facilitation of supplier negotiations.
- Ensures hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial, federal and Parks regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.
- Actively participates in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental programs.
- Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including: general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and grounds
- Being able to do monthly departmental and communication meetings along with H&S meetings
- Being able to manage ACCORs Energy/Sustainability Programs
- Be available on an ‘on-call’ basis during off hours for emergency situations
- Available for union agreements and disputes
- Required to be available for emergency response purposes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Skills & Qualifications:
- Team player and team builder.
- Minimum of 5 years' supervisory/leadership/project management experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
- Engineering degree/diploma(Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is prefereable and/or valid trade qualifications required (Journey Electrical or Plumbing or HVAC) with management experience.
- Class 4 Power Engineering certificate, being able to run the boiler plant
- Must have knowledge of Water Treatment Plant Operations
- Professional Engineer Designation an asset
- Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department requirements, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills * highly organized, results oriented with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure, strong level of initiative required.
- Must be computer literate and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems is an asset.
- Must lead by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results.
- Must be highly safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment throughout the Hotel
- Hours of work and days off will vary according to business demands.
- Experience in a unionized labor setting an asset.
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees, available up to 3 months
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
- 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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When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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