Job Description

Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm, and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver. Situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver has over 560 guest rooms and suites, approximately 15,000 sq. ft. of meeting/event space, and its spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service with first-class amenities, from a personal concierge to a signature restaurant Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, complete beauty center at Vida Spa and Wine Merchant. Set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea, and with the city\'s famous shopping, business, arts, and entertainment districts just steps away, guests will experience the perfect blend of luxury and cosmopolitan ambience. With its opulent surroundings, The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver brings a taste of Europe to one of North America\'s most beautiful cities.

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver has been voted \'BC\'s Leading Hotel\' at the World Travel Awards, has been listed as one of Travel + Leisure\'s Top 500 in the World\'s Best Hotels, and is a perennial Cond Nast Traveler Gold List favorite.

We are currently considering candidates for the following position:

Chief Engineer

Responsible for the overall management and operations of the Engineering Department. In addition, is responsible for the overall supervision of staff. Other duties as required.

Responsibilities:

Hires, trains, counsels, and performance reviews.
Plans, coordinates, and implements preventive maintenance programs and energy conservation methods.
Troubleshoots operational problems of equipment, trades, etc....
Conducts routine room and property inspections.
Assigns and supervises Team Members.
Supervises and approves all contractual work in conjunction with the General Manager.
Maintains and controls fire alarm systems.
Performs fire evacuation drills as dictated by the National Fire Code of Canada.
Prepares schedules, payroll, capital, and operating budget.
Holds departmental meetings on a regular basis.
Prepares and submits monthly progress reports.
Is a member of the Emergency Brigade.
All reasonable tasks as required.

Skills:
Must have extensive knowledge of HVAC, building trades, mechanical-electrical equipment such as: refrigeration, kitchen equipment, laundry, plumbing, carpentry, etc.. Must also have the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and operational problems, counsel, train and direct staff; create preventive maintenance programs; set priorities, meet deadlines, work under pressure and communicate verbally and in writing.

Desirable Qualifications:
Three (3) to five (5) years institutional property maintenance experience in a management capacity. Background should include HVAC, Building Trades, Preventive Maintenance and Energy Conservation, or a combination of technical education and experience that provides the skills required for this position.

SUMMATION:
Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or an actual transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required.
You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.
**Applications will not be accepted via email or in person.
**We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with The Sutton Place Hotel, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.**
**ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**

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