Principal Facilities Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading organization in the hospitality industry seeks a Chief Facilities Engineer to oversee the management of hotel facilities and systems. The successful candidate will leverage their 7-10 years of engineering and facilities maintenance experience, lead a multidisciplinary team, and implement strategic projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. This is a full-time permanent position located in the Waterloo Region, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Flexible hours including evenings or weekends when necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive engineering and facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience in hotel facilities management preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of an Asset Management Plan.
• Establish SOPs for logging, tracking, and analyzing maintenance tasks.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Execution

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Team Management

Building Systems Understanding

Energy Efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Energy Monitoring Tools

Job description

Our client in Waterloo Region is looking for a Chief Facilities Engineer to manage their hotel facilities and systems in a full-time permanent role! 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. 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 experience in hotel facilities management preferred. Proven experience with strategic planning, project execution, and preventive maintenance systems. 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. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when necessary. 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. 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. 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; Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of engineering staff. Monitor and manage energy usage, water consumption, waste management, and sustainability initiatives. 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.

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