Assistant Director of Engineering

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Fairmont Hot Springs; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program

Staff accommodation on-site

Job summary

Fairmont Banff Springs is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering & Maintenance Department of a 24/7 luxury resort. You will oversee strategic operations, preventive maintenance planning, and team leadership across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.

The role requires strong hospitality engineering background, budget oversight, and a focus on safety and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, or Building Operations experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Engineering leadership or management in a hotel, resort, luxury hospitality, or large complex property environment.
• Hospitality engineering experience in luxury hotel or resort environments is strongly preferred.
• Engineering degree, diploma, or certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Systems, or Facilities Management is preferred.
• Power Engineering certification is a strong asset; boiler plant knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Engineering & Maintenance Department.
• Oversee comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for major building systems (HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS).
• Manage capital projects, asset lifecycle planning, purchasing, and departmental budgets; drive cost-effective maintenance and energy initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, fire, building codes, and brand standards; lead audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Engineering leadership

MEP systems

HVAC

Fire safety

Budget management

Contractor management

BMS/BAS

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

BMS/BAS

Energy management

Job description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It’s the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director, Engineering to join our Engineering leadership team.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Assistant Director, Engineering will support the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Engineering & Maintenance Department. This role is responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of maintenance operations across the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, food and beverage outlets, kitchens, meeting spaces, spa, pools, back-of-house areas, mechanical rooms, plant operations, and critical building systems.

The successful candidate must bring strong hospitality engineering experience, proven management capability, and advanced technical understanding of MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, heating systems, domestic hot water, fire/life safety, controls, and building automation systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong, service-driven leader who can manage people, systems, contractors, budgets, audits, emergencies, and competing priorities in a 24/7 luxury hotel environment.

Competitive Salary:

$107,000-$110,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include

• Support the Director of Engineering in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Engineering & Maintenance Department, providing operational leadership in their absence while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a 24/7 luxury resort.
• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop a diverse team of skilled trades and maintenance professionals, overseeing daily operations, responding to guest and operational maintenance requests, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and exceptional service.
• Oversee comprehensive preventive maintenance programs and provide technical leadership for all major building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, plumbing, electrical distribution, fire/life safety, building automation, and other critical mechanical infrastructure to maximize system reliability and minimize downtime.
• Manage capital projects, renovations, asset lifecycle planning, contractor performance, purchasing, inventory, and departmental budgets while driving cost-effective maintenance practices, energy conservation initiatives, and long-term infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, fire, building code, and brand standards by leading audits, maintaining engineering documentation, supporting regulatory inspections, and promoting best practices in risk management and workplace safety.
• Partner closely with operational departments across the hotel to deliver exceptional guest experiences, respond to emergency situations and critical system failures, support business continuity, and continuously improve maintenance processes, operational performance, and colleague engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, or Building Operations experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Engineering leadership or management experience in a hotel, resort, luxury hospitality, or large complex property environment.
• Hospitality Engineering experience is required. Luxury hotel, resort, heritage property, or large full-service hotel experience is strongly preferred.
• Engineering degree, diploma, or certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Systems, Facilities Management, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Valid Journeyperson / Red Seal trade certification in a relevant trade such as Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC/Refrigeration, Millwright, or related discipline will be considered.
• Power Engineering certification is a strong asset; ability to understand and support boiler plant operations is required.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, boilers, heating systems, pumps, motors, domestic hot water, controls, BMS/BAS, fire/life safety, and building infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead planning, scheduling, coordination, preventive maintenance, project execution, contractor management, and operational follow-up.
• Experience managing Engineering budgets, capital projects, purchasing, inventory, service contracts, and cost-control initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements, building codes, fire/life safety standards, WHMIS, OH&S practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is a strong asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex operational issues and coordinate effective solutions.
• Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with CMMS, BMS/BAS, energy management systems, work order platforms, purchasing systems, and hotel operating systems is an asset.
• Highly organized, accountable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing follow-through.
• Must be safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a safe work environment for guests, colleagues, contractors, and visitors.
• Must demonstrate professional presence, sound judgment, and a guest-first approach.

Job Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affiliation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees for 3 months, off-site accommodation is available for you to rent downtown based on availability
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)

Visa Requirements

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

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail]