Assistant Director of Engineering

at  Fairmont

Company Description
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.
Job Description

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

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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