Assistant Director Of Engineering

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada
Base: $90,000–$110,000 annually; bonus/equity: per...
On-site
Power engineer certification 4th class minimum
5-7 years engineering leadership experience
Luxury hotel or complex property background
This role serves as the second-in-command within the Engineering Department, partnering with the Director to lead strategy and operations for a historic luxury hotel

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the second-in-command within the Engineering Department, partnering with the Director to lead strategy and operations for a historic luxury hotel.
  • Candidates will oversee preventive maintenance programs across guestrooms and critical infrastructure while balancing modern performance with heritage preservation standards.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary between $90,000 and $110,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a company-matched pension plan.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the second-in-command within the Engineering Department, partnering with the Director to lead strategy and operations for a historic luxury hotel.

Salary

Base: $90,000–$110,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based reviews and increases; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, pension, RRSP, vacation days, travel reimbursement, meals, discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Power Engineer Certification 4th Class minimum
  • 5-7 years engineering leadership experience
  • Luxury hotel or complex property background
  • Unionized environment collective agreement knowledge
  • HVAC mechanical electrical plumbing systems expertise
  • Preventive maintenance program oversight

Nice-to-have

  • 2nd Class Power Engineer Certification preferred
  • Heritage property preservation experience
  • Capital project planning and execution skills
  • Sustainability initiative championing
  • High-performing team development focus

Key Requirements

  • Power Engineer Certification (Minimum 4th Class)
  • 5-7+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Experience managing teams in unionized environments
  • Legal eligibility to work in Canada

Work Rights

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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