Shift Engineer (Full Time)

AccorHotel; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program

Wellness platform

Learning programs

CSR involvement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton seeks a Shift Engineer to maintain mechanical systems and support guest comfort. You will perform rounds, test water quality, and address guest requests while following safety and service standards.

The role requires an accredited power engineering certificate, Grade 12, and strong organizational and teamwork skills. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered in a premier hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate or equivalent with 5 years supervisory experience in hospitality.
• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Highly organized and decisive with ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Computer knowledge in energy management and building automation software.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical rounds each shift.
• Test pool water quality each shift.
• Address guest room requests and respond to emergencies.
• Carry out preventive repairs and building maintenance tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
• Adhere to Service Plus Core Standards and safety policies.

Skills

Organized

Decisive

Multitasking

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Education

4th Class Power Engineering certificate

Grade 12 education

Job description

Your Team and Working Environment

Since 1915, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of Edmonton. Nestled above the river valley, the hotel’s charm and elegance have earned it recognition as one of the city’s most sought-after locations, as well as the prestigious MICHELIN Key 2025 and Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. World-class service awaits our guest’s every need. Our dedicated team is delighted to assist with a variety of personalized services to ensure guest comfort and convenience are our top priorities. Edmonton's castle offers award-winning, locally-inspired dining, a multi-level health club facility, unforgettable meetings and events, and fairy-tale weddings. At Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, our team takes pride in creating memorable experiences for every occasion. With over a century of hospitality excellence and deep community connections, we continue to uphold the high standards of service that have defined the hotel for generations.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Shift Engineer (Full Time)

In a safe and efficient manner provide maintenance services to our internal and external guests and operate the building environmental systems.

What you will be doing:

• Complete mechanical rounds once per shift
• Complete water quality testing of the pools once per shift
• Respond to and rectify guest room requests
• Perform preventive repairs, retrofits, or other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer in a safe and efficient manner
• Carry out duties within the Service Plus Core Standards guidelines and the Policy of Standards
• Must be available in the event of emergency

Physical Aspect of the Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate or equivalent with 5 years supervisory experience in a hospitality environment.
• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Highly organized, decisive, with ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines and changing priorities
• Computer knowledge in energy management and building automation software programs.
• Motivated by opportunity to improve skills in all building management functions. These include trade skills, all related codes and new or innovative methods of improving efficiency and operation of the building
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written presentations
• Excellent teamwork skills and high level of initiative

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

Hourly Rate Range: $33.27 - $34.27 CAD Gross per hour

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.