Chief Engineer

JRoss Recruiters; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team at a hotel in Vancouver. You will oversee daily operations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in a hotel environment, along with strong technical and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, or Engineering Manager in a hotel or resort environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing both technical systems and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the engineering team, providing hands-on training and development for junior staff.
• Oversee daily operations and preventative maintenance of all building systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance challenges with a solutions-focused approach.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate capital projects.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Technical adaptability

Strong team leadership

Resilient and solutions-focused

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering or 4th Class Power Engineer certification

Job description

Lead and mentor the engineering team, providing hands‑on training and development for junior staff.

Oversee daily operations and preventative maintenance of all building systems (HVAC, boilers, chillers, plumbing, electrical, and life safety).

Troubleshoot and resolve complex, long‑standing maintenance challenges with a solutions‑focused approach.

Manage vendor relationships, coordinate capital projects, and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Monitor energy consumption and implement sustainability initiatives where possible.

Develop departmental budgets, track costs, and ensure long‑term protection of the hotel’s assets.

Requirements

Top 3 Candidate Attributes

Technically adaptable across legacy and varied building systems.

Strong team leadership with the ability to train and develop junior staff.

Resilient and solutions‑focused, able to tackle persistent operational challenges.

Ideal Background

Experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, or Engineering Manager in a hotel or resort environment.

Mechanical engineering or 4th Class Power Engineer certification (preferred, not required).

Demonstrated success in managing both technical systems and team development.

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Corporate Culture

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for career growth within the hospitality sector.

A collaborative team environment with the chance to make a lasting impact on the hotel’s operations.

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