Chief Facilities Engineer

Grand River Personnel Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Facilities Engineer to lead their facilities team in the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo area. This role offers a competitive salary range of CAD 90,000 to CAD 130,000, plus bonuses and benefits. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of building systems. You will oversee strategic planning, project execution, and preventive maintenance, ensuring the reliability of all facilities. Join this dynamic organization and contribute to innovative projects that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive engineering and facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Strong understanding of building systems including HVAC and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Asset Management Plan for sustainability.
• Design preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment and systems.
• Monitor energy usage and manage vendor relationships for operational needs.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Execution

Preventive Maintenance

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Facilities Management

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Energy Monitoring Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$90,000.00/yr - CA$130,000.00/yr

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Senior Recruitment Specialist at Grand River Personnel Ltd. Est. 1978

Our client in Waterloo Region is looking for a Chief Facilities Engineer to manage their facilities and build the team!

Come join the organization to lead this established facilities team and be the recipient of a salary between 90-130K plus bonus and benefits plan.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive engineering and facilities maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with strategic planning, project execution, and preventive maintenance systems.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Solid understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and energy monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when necessary.
• Experience in a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Capital Projects

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive Asset Management Plan to ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of all building systems and equipment.
• Conduct lifecycle assessments of major assets to prioritize repair, replacement, or refurbishment in alignment with operational goals and financial forecasting.
• Collaborate with ownership and senior leadership to develop multi-year capital plans, integrating engineering insights with business strategy.
• Develop scopes of work, timelines, and budgets for capital projects; oversee bidding and contractor selection.
• Ensure capital projects are executed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards
• Maintain detailed records and reporting tools to support asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and capital reserve planning.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, sustainability innovations, and energy-efficiency opportunities to enhance asset performance and reduce long-term operating costs.

Preventive & Proactive Maintenance

• Design and implement robust preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment, mechanical systems, and building infrastructure.
• Establish SOPs and digital systems for logging, tracking, and analyzing maintenance tasks and equipment performance.
• Proactively identify potential equipment failures and infrastructure vulnerabilities to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are compliant with local, provincial, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Assess team skills and identify training needs; develop and deliver growth and development programs.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of engineering staff.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment with a strong focus on service excellence.

Operational Oversight

• Monitor and manage energy usage, water consumption, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with other departments to ensure timely and effective support for operational needs.
• Respond to and resolve emergency situations, ensuring appropriate communication and safety protocols.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement for tools, parts, and materials.

If you have a solid background of 7-10 years in Facilities Maintenance as well as strong leadership skills and experience, then this role could be for you!

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering

• Industries

  Hospitality

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