Chief Facilities Engineer

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.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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!

Send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca

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