POSITION SUMMARY

Haida Tourism is a Haida-owned company, owned and operated by Haida Enterprise Corporation (HaiCo). HaiCo is focused on building Haida owned enterprises that reflect Haida cultural values, invest in the training and mentorship of Haida Citizens, create careers and improve the lives of Haida Citizens and the economy of Haida Gwaii.

Haida Tourism has an exciting opportunity for a service-oriented individual that wants to support the leadership and growth of the Haida House team. Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief Engineer will lead our properties engineering team and ensure the safety, functionality, and quality of the hotel’s infrastructure and systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

- Manage and perform repairs and routine maintenance of hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, vehicle maintenance, hot tub management and mechanical operations.
- Oversee inventory, procurement, department budgeting, safety compliance, and annual inspections/certifications.
- Ensure all hotel accommodations meet safety standards for guests and provide a secure working environment for associates.
- Coordinate monthly room inspections and follow the Hyatt preventative maintenance procedures.
- Record and monitor energy consumption, water treatment.
- Lead the sustainability targets for the hotels.
- Hire, train, motivate,



and evaluate engineering staff; promote team development and continuous improvement.
- Maintain full compliance with Haida tourism and brand-specific standards and protocols.
- Communicate effectively with the General Manager, above property leaders, and ownership regarding property conditions, needs, and safety concerns.
- Lead safety programs, preventive maintenance schedules, and energy conservation initiatives.
- Support the hotel’s Leadership Development Training and actively contribute to a culture of growth and accountability.
- Support other HaiCo group companies and initiatives as needed by providing technical, maintenance, operational, or project-related expertise, consistent with the employee's skills, qualifications, and business requirements.

Qualifications:

- Prior experience in a hotel engineering or maintenance leadership role required.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, fire protection, HVAC operations and septic systems..
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop maintenance staff in a hospitality setting.
- Effective communicator with solid organizational and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with safety and compliance standards, including WHMIS and local codes.
- Must be available to work full time including evenings and weekends.
- Manage emergency response situations.
- Preference will be given to qualified Haida candidates.

📌 Chief Engineer- Haida Tourism (Skidegate)
🏢 HaiCo
📍 Skidegate