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Chief Engineer CAN

  • Barrie, ON, L4N 0X8, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a skilled and proactive Chief Engineer to lead our property engineering team and ensure the safety, functionality, and quality of the hotel’s infrastructure and systems. This is a key leadership role responsible for all maintenance operations, compliance, and team development in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to:

· Inspire greatness in your team.

· Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.

· Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.

· Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.

· Care for your team and their families.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and perform repairs and routine maintenance of hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, 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.
  • Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate engineering staff; promote team development and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain full compliance with Concord Hospitality and brand-specific standards and protocols.
  • Communicate effectively with the General Manager, corporate 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.

Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in a hotel engineering or maintenance leadership role required.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, fire protection, and HVAC operations.
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and develop maintenance staff in a hospitality setting.
  • Effective communicator with strong organizational and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with safety and compliance standards, including OSHA and local codes.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and manage emergency response situations.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
  • Tuition assistance
  • Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Career advancement within our growing portfolio

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our “Associate First” culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead the hotel engineering team and oversee repairs, routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, safety programs, inspections, budgeting, and compliance. Develop and evaluate staff, communicate property needs and safety concerns to leadership and ownership, and support energy conservation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Prior experience in hotel engineering or maintenance leadership is required, along with strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, fire protection, and HVAC operations. Candidates must be able to lead and develop staff, communicate effectively, troubleshoot and organize work, understand safety and compliance standards, and manage flexible hours and emergency responses.

Skills

  • Hotel Engineering
  • Maintenance Operations
  • HVAC Systems
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Building Systems
  • Life Safety
  • Fire Protection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Local Codes
  • Staff Leadership and Development
  • Budgeting and Procurement
  • Troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discounted Hotel Room Rates
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Career Advancement

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Hotel Engineering
  • Maintenance Operations
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical Operations
  • Building Systems
  • Life Safety
  • Fire Protection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety Programs
  • OSHA
  • Local Codes
  • Annual Inspections
  • Certifications
  • Inventory Management
  • Procurement
  • Department Budgeting
  • Energy Conservation
  • Emergency Response
  • Team Development
  • Hospitality
  • Brand Standards
  • Continuous Improvement

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