Experience the magic of working at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a timeless Vancouver landmark known as the ‘Castle in the City’. With its majestic chateau-style architecture, copper green roof, and historic gargoyles, this stunning hotel has been captivating visitors since 1939. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver on prestigious Georgia Street, the hotel is surrounded by a energetic arts scene, vibrant shopping, exciting nightlife, and world-class dining. Join our cherished team, and be part of an unforgettable hospitality experience. You’ll help create lasting memories for our guests in a setting that’s as exceptional as you are!

Engineering Manager
At the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the “Castle in the City,” we don’t just maintain a building; we preserve a legacy.

As Engineering Manager , you will play an important leadership role in the day-to-day care, operation, and preservation of one of Vancouver’s most historic and celebrated luxury hotels. Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Engineering, you will help lead the daily operations of the Engineering Department, ensuring maintenance activities, preventative maintenance programs, building systems, and operational priorities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You will work closely with the Engineering leadership team and colleagues across the hotel to maintain the reliability, functionality, safety, and presentation of our complex heritage property, while supporting the exceptional guest comfort and service standards that define the Fairmont experience.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for a technically strong, organized, and people‑focused leader who enjoys being close to the operation, coordinating daily priorities, supporting and developing the Engineering team, responding to operational challenges, overseeing contractors and maintenance work, and ensuring appropriate follow‑through from identification through resolution.

What Is in It for You:

An inclusive, empowering company culture where people are at the heart of everything we do

The opportunity to work alongside passionate hospitality professionals committed to making the world a more welcoming place

Competitive pay starting at $75,000 , with annual reviews based on market conditions, performance, and capabilities

Complimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program

Complimentary dry‑cleaning of business attire

Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, with up to 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler

Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass

Extensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements

Company‑matched pension plan and the option to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan

10 days of paid vacation annually, increasing with service, along with statutory holidays and paid birthday leave

Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired colleagues, including breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program

Colleague benefit card with discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.

The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a Vancouver heritage building, dating back to 1939

Learning programs designed to sharpen your skills

Opportunities to contribute through Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What You Will Be Doing:
Daily Engineering Operations

Support the Director and Assistant Director of Engineering in the day‑to‑day operation of the Engineering Department

Coordinate daily maintenance activities, work orders,



operational priorities and colleague assignments to ensure timely completion and appropriate follow‑through

Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back‑of‑house spaces, mechanical areas and hotel facilities to identify maintenance requirements

Monitor outstanding maintenance requests and recurring issues, escalating significant concerns to the Director or Assistant Director of Engineering as appropriate

Support effective shift handovers and communication of outstanding work and operational priorities

Maintaining engineering supplies and purchasing based on projects and daily operations.

Help maintain Engineering workshops, mechanical rooms, storage areas and equipment in a safe, clean and organized condition

Guest Experience Excellence

Ensure maintenance activities support the comfort, safety and overall experience of our guests

Respond promptly to guest‑related maintenance concerns and coordinate timely corrective action

Work closely with Rooms, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Culinary, Security and other departments to resolve maintenance issues while minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations

Follow through on reported concerns to ensure work has been completed to the required operational and presentation standard

Preventative Maintenance & Building Operations

Coordinate the daily execution of the hotel’s preventative maintenance programmed across guestrooms, public areas, back‑of‑house spaces and building systems

Monitor scheduled preventative maintenance activities and follow up on incomplete or recurring items

Support the reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, domestic hot water, controls and other critical building systems

Identify recurring equipment issues, deterioration and repair requirements and bring recommendations forward to Engineering leadership

Maintain accurate work‑order, maintenance and inspection records

Support the ongoing care and preservation of the hotel’s historic building fabric while meeting current operational requirements and luxury standards

Contractors, Projects & Quality Control

Coordinate contractors, vendors and service providers completing maintenance, repair and project work throughout the hotel

Conduct quality assurance inspections of completed work and identify deficiencies requiring correction

Coordinate site access, scheduling and communication with hotel departments to minimize operational disruption

Utilities, Energy & Sustainability

Monitor consumption of electricity, water, gas and other utilities

Support Fairmont sustainability initiatives and responsible resource management within Engineering operations

People & Culture

Provide day‑to‑day direction, coaching and support to Engineering colleagues

Help coordinate departmental coverage and daily work assignments based on operational priorities

Support onboarding, training and development of Engineering colleagues

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety and responsive service

Work effectively within a unionized environment and support the consistent application of departmental procedures and the applicable Collective Agreement

Communicate colleague performance, attendance or operational concerns to Engineering leadership as appropriate

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response

Ensure daily Engineering activities are carried out in accordance with applicable safety requirements,



hotel policies and established procedures

Support compliance with applicable building, fire/life safety, environmental and occupational health and safety requirements

Participate in inspections, audits, emergency preparedness activities and corrective action follow‑upRespond to urgent maintenance situations, equipment failures and building‑related emergencies and coordinate immediate action within the scope of the role

Promptly elevate significant incidents, hazards, system failures or operational risks to Engineering leadership

Support audit readiness and applicable Fairmont quality standards, including ECOSURE and LQA

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a hotel, luxury hospitality or complex property environment.

Previous hotel Engineering experience strongly preferred

Power Engineering certification is an asset

Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and general building maintenance systems

Experience coordinating preventative maintenance programs, work orders and day‑to‑day maintenance operations

Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, repairs and property improvement projects

Working knowledge of occupational health and safety, fire/life safety and applicable regulatory requirements

Strong leadership, communication, organization and problem‑solving skills

Ability to prioritize multiple operational requirements and maintain consistent follow‑through

Financial awareness with an understanding of maintenance costs, utilities, inventory and responsible resource management

Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance/work‑order systems

Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset

Professional, service‑focused approach with a strong commitment to guest and colleague safety

Schedule & Operational Expectations

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts based on the operational requirements of a 24/7 luxury hotel

Participate in weekend coverage as required

Occasional evening or overnight work may be required to support maintenance, projects, system work or operational needs

Working Environment

Hands‑on management role requiring regular mobility throughout a large, historic property

Regularly works throughout guest areas, back‑of‑house spaces, mechanical rooms and Engineering work areas

Physical activity may include standing, walking, bending, reaching and navigating stairs and other building areas

Ability to safely lift and carry items up to 30 lbs., using appropriate assistance or equipment when required

Fast‑paced environment supporting a 24/7 luxury hotel operation

Works within a unionized environment and collaborates closely with colleagues and leaders across all hotel departments

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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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📌 Engineering Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 AccorHotel
📍 British Columbia