Job Description

Holiday Inn & Suites, Vancouver Downtown

Chief Engineer // Head of Maintenance

Hands-On Leadership Opportunity at Established Downtown Vancouver Hotel.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chief Engineer // Head of Maintenance to lead the Maintenance Department at our established hotel currently undergoing a significant renewal and reinvestment phase. This is a key leadership role suited to someone with extensive experience in hotel and building operations--someone who can both lead a team and work hands-on to set the standard.

We're looking for a professional who is equally comfortable managing and mentoring a team as they are troubleshooting and repairing equipment themselves. The successful candidate will play a central part in maintaining operations while also contributing to the long-term improvement of the property.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership

Provide strong, supportive leadership to the maintenance team and foster a culture of quality, safety, and performance.

Lead by example: actively participate in maintenance tasks, repairs, and daily operations.

Mentor and coach team members with ongoing training, performance reviews, and check-ins.

Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and managing team performance.

Building Maintenance & Property Renewal

Conduct regular property inspections to ensure safety, functionality, and efficiency of all building systems, including HVAC, boilers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Oversee maintenance and repairs for all guest rooms, public areas, heart-of-house spaces, and exterior grounds.

Lead the implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.

Support ongoing infrastructure reinvestment projects and capital upgrades throughout the renewal process, including brand required upgrades and updates.

Ensure adherence to all company, local, and provincial health and safety standards.

Manage inventory, vendor relationships, payroll, and departmental budgeting.

Train and supervise emergency procedures related to fire, earthquake, and power failure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5 years in hotel maintenance or engineering leadership.

Strong hands-on knowledge of building systems and trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, carpentry, etc.).

Trade certification and/or post-secondary vocational training required.

First Aid and WHMIS certified.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and team management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance scheduling systems.

Experience working on older properties or during renovations is a strong asset.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Flexible availability, including for on-call emergencies.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.

Additional Pay: Bonus structure available to discuss in interview

Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, paid time off

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person