Seasonal Hotel Engineering Manager

Brewster Inc.; Banff; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit is seeking a seasoned Hotel Maintenance Manager to lead the annual shutdown, winterization, and reopening of a high‑touch property in Canada. You will oversee boilers, hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical and life‑safety systems while guiding a seasonal maintenance team.

You'll coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Parks Canada requirements, safety standards, and company policies during winter closure and spring reopening.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hotel engineering, facilities, or building maintenance experience.
• Supervisory or Maintenance Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Experience hiring and managing seasonal teams.
• Hands-on skills in general repairs, painting, and building maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently during the winter closure.
• Seasonal/resort hotel experience and trade certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual hotel shutdown and winterization, including draining, isolation, freeze protection, equipment shutdown, and building protection
• Manage daily maintenance operations and ensure reliable operation of all building systems
• Maintain boilers and hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical, domestic water, life‑safety systems, kitchen/laundry equipment, and restaurant FCUs
• Manage preventative maintenance and respond to operational and emergency maintenance requirements
• Ensure seasonal staff complete all shutdown requirements before leaving the property
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead the seasonal maintenance team prior to hotel opening
• Remain the primary engineering resource during the winter closure, conducting inspections, monitoring critical systems, and coordinating contractors and emergency repairs
• Complete off-season maintenance, painting, repairs, building improvements, and other approved projects while the hotel is closed
• Lead the spring reopening includes recommissioning systems, inspecting winter damage, completing repairs, and preparing the hotel for guests
• Manage contractors, maintenance records, inventory, budgets, and compliance requirements
• Ensure all work meets company standards, safety requirements, applicable codes, and Parks Canada requirements

Skills

Hotel maintenance

Supervisory experience

Boilers & hydronic heating

Seasonal team management

Troubleshooting

Independent winter work

Trades certification

Education

Trade certification

Job description

Pursuit is seeking a seasoned Hotel Maintenance Manager to lead the annual shutdown, winterization, and reopening of a high‑touch property in Canada. You will oversee boilers, hydronic heating, plumbing, electrical and life‑safety systems while guiding a seasonal maintenance team.

You'll coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Parks Canada requirements, safety standards, and company policies during winter closure and spring reopening.