Assistant Director of Engineering - Lake Louise, AB, Canada - Fairmont

Description

Job Description

Working in a dynamic and ever challenging environment, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 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.

What you will be doing:

1. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is responsible for assisting in:
2. Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goals
3. Application of Company and department standards and attention to detail
4. 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
5. Preparing and controlling the annual maintenance budget and Capital Plan
6. Monitoring the Hotel's Energy Management system supervising and directing maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical plant
7. Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel
8. Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all maintenance staff
9. Responsible for departmental health, safety, and WHMIS training programs, and thorough WCB compliance; and a key member of the Hotel's emergency response team
10. Active participant in various Committees, and within Hotel operations at large
11. 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
12. Ensures hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial, federal and Parks regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs
13. Actively participates in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental programs
14. 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
15. Be available on an 'on-call' basis during off hours for emergency situations
16. Available for union agreements and disputes
17. Required to be available for emergency response purposes

Qualifications

Your skillset includes:

• Being a team player and team builder
• Minimum of 5 years' supervisory/leadership/project management experience, preferably in the hospitality sector
• Engineering degree/diploma and/or valid trade qualifications required (Journey Electrical, Plumbing, or Refrigeration) with both hands on and management experience
• Journeyman Refrigeration trade is preferable
• Class 4 Power Engineering certificate, being able to run the boiler plant will be 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

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS: At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits

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