Shift Engineer, Full-Time (Parental Leave Contract | September 2026 - February 2027)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts at Accor hotels

Transit reimbursement

Subsidized meals

Employee benefits package

Be Our Guest program

Free hotel stays

Job summary

Fairmont Waterfront, a premier Vancouver hotel, seeks a Shift Engineer for a parental leave contract (Oct 2026–Feb 2027). You will perform maintenance, HVAC servicing, and guest-focused repairs across guestrooms and public areas, contributing to safety and operational excellence.

Role requires reliability, strong communication, and the ability to work varied shifts. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits within a luxury hospitality setting managed by Accor.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a large commercial building or similar is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair duties of guestrooms, public areas, and heart of house.
• Minor equipment repairs, HVAC servicing and filter changes.
• Daily swimming pool test and chemical balancing when assigned.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment.
• Assist guests regarding hotel equipment e.g. TVs as needed.
• Daily system checks when assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Reliability

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Job description

Shift Engineer, Full-Time (Parental Leave Contract | October 2026 - February 2027)

• Contract


• Job Type: Temporary


• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Company Description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Sustainability and community commitment- recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011


• Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women


• Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive andglobal community


• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communityprovidingyear-round support,includinggender inclusive change rooms


• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,800 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program


• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!


• Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food& Beverage Discount Program


• Opportunities to grow at Fairmont Waterfront and across the world at over 5,800 properties with Accor Group


• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program


• Full rate of pay $36.71per hour following 90 days of service

*full-time and part-time permanent status colleagues

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service


• Health & Safety conscious, actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment including inspection ofall areas of the property for safety issues and takingimmediate corrective action


• Service and repair duties of guestrooms, public areas, and heart of house


• Minor equipment repairs,HVAC servicing and filter changes


• Caulking washrooms, bathrooms and repair and replacement of bathroom fixtures, andminor plumbing


• Daily swimming pool test and chemical balancing when assigned


• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment


• Assist guests regarding hotel equipment e.g. TV's as needed


• Active participation in our environmental program and sustainable operations


• Daily system checks when assigned


• Other duties as assigned




• Previous maintenance experience in areas such as painting, plumbing, tiling and carpentry, across a large commercial building or similaris preferred


• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities


• Highly responsible andreliable, able to work safely with minimum supervision and be able to prioritize tasks


• Excellent guest service skills with an eye for detail and mechanical aptitude needed


• Team oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.Good command of the English language required


• Class 4 ticket an asset


• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, overtime shifts and holidays

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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