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Fairmont Assistant Director, Engineering in Banff, Alberta
Company Description
Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.
Job Description
Assistant Director, Engineering
Apply your exceptional standards as an Assistant Director of Engineering where you will implement and oversee our preventative maintenance programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all colleagues, guests and visitors. Team leadership and effective delegation skills will be key to success in this role.
What is in it for you:
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500 - lifetime), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) 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
Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
Comprehensive wellness platform or employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this position is responsible for assisting in:
Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goals
Application of Company and department standards and attention to detail.
Coordinating the Preventive Maintenance Program of guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems; working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Departments and other departments.
Must be able to take care of the Boiler Plant and its necessary requirements
Assisting with the annual maintenance budget and advice on capital plans.
Monitoring the Hotel's Energy Management system supervising and directing maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical plant.
Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
Coordination and completion for all audits related to engineering and risk management
Responsible for all critical mechanical equipment with ALICE and leading from front on the maintenance plans for equipment.
Active participant in various Committees, and within Hotel operations at large.
The coordination and management of outside contractors for items such as elevators, refrigeration, waste disposal, etc.; sourcing of appropriate suppliers, preparation of purchase orders, facilitation of supplier negotiations.
Ensures hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial, federal and Parks regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.
Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including: HVAC, electrical and plumbing
Be available on an ‘on-call’ basis during off hours for emergency situations
Available for employee meetings and disputes
Required to be available for emergency response purposes.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Minimum of 5 years' supervisory/leadership/project management experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
Valid trade qualifications required (Journey Electrical, Plumbing, or Refrigeration) with both hands on and management experience. Extensive Mechanical experience preferable.
Class 4 Power Engineering certificate, being able to run the boiler plant will be an asset
Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department requirements, etc.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, results oriented with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure, strong level of initiative required.
Must be computer literate and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems is an asset.
Must lead by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results.
Must be highly safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment throughout the Hotel
Experience in a unionized labor setting an asset.
Your team and working environment:
Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
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.
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APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living in at Fairmont Banff Springs, please visit www.banffspringsjobs.com.
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