Holiday Inn & Suites, Vancouver Downtown

Chief Engineer // Head of Maintenance

Hands-On Leadership Opportunity at Established Downtown Vancouver Hotel.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chief Engineer // Head of Maintenance to lead the Maintenance Department at our established hotel currently undergoing a significant renewal and reinvestment phase. This is a key leadership role suited to someone with extensive experience in hotel and building operations—someone who can both lead a team and work hands-on to set the standard.

We’re looking for a professional who is equally comfortable managing and mentoring a team as they are troubleshooting and repairing equipment themselves. The successful candidate will play a central part in maintaining operations while also contributing to the long-term improvement of the property.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership

· Provide strong, supportive leadership to the maintenance team and foster a culture of quality, safety, and performance.

· Lead by example: actively participate in maintenance tasks, repairs, and daily operations.

· Mentor and coach team members with ongoing training, performance reviews, and check-ins.

· Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and managing team performance.

Building Maintenance & Property Renewal

· Conduct regular property inspections to ensure safety, functionality, and efficiency of all building systems, including HVAC, boilers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

· Oversee maintenance and repairs for all guest rooms, public areas, heart-of-house spaces, and exterior grounds.

· Lead the implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.

· Support ongoing infrastructure reinvestment projects and capital upgrades throughout the renewal process, including brand required upgrades and updates.

· Ensure adherence to all company, local, and provincial health and safety standards.

· Manage inventory, vendor relationships, payroll, and departmental budgeting.

· Train and supervise emergency procedures related to fire, earthquake, and power failure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum 5 years in hotel maintenance or engineering leadership.

· Strong hands-on knowledge of building systems and trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, carpentry, etc.).

· Trade certification and/or post-secondary vocational training required.

· First Aid and WHMIS certified.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and team management skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance scheduling systems.

· Experience working on older properties or during renovations is a strong asset.

· Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

· Flexible availability, including for on-call emergencies.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.

Additional Pay: Bonus structure available to discuss in interview

Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, paid time off

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person