Chief Facilities Engineer Job at Grand River Personnel Limited, Canada

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  • Grand River Personnel Limited
  • Canada

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Waterloo Region is looking for a Chief Facilities Engineer to manage their facilities and build the team!

Come join the organization to lead this established facilities team and be the recipient of a salary between 90-130K plus bonus and benefits plan.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 7–10 years of progressive engineering and facilities maintenance experience, with experience in hotel facilities management preferred.
  • At least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience with strategic planning, project execution, and preventive maintenance systems.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; experience managing and developing technical teams .
  • Solid understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety.
  • Proficient in maintenance management systems (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and energy monitoring tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends when necessary.
  • Experience in a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Capital Projects

  • Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive Asset Management Plan to ensure the long-term sustainability and reliability of all building systems and equipment.
  • Conduct lifecycle assessments of major assets to prioritize repair, replacement, or refurbishment in alignment with operational goals and financial forecasting.
  • Collaborate with ownership and senior leadership to develop multi-year capital plans, integrating engineering insights with business strategy.
  • Develop scopes of work, timelines, and budgets for capital projects; oversee bidding and contractor selection.
  • Ensure capital projects are executed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards
  • Maintain detailed records and reporting tools to support asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and capital reserve planning.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, sustainability innovations, and energy-efficiency opportunities to enhance asset performance and reduce long-term operating costs.

Preventive & Proactive Maintenance

  • Design and implement robust preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment, mechanical systems, and building infrastructure.
  • Establish SOPs and digital systems for logging, tracking, and analyzing maintenance tasks and equipment performance.
  • Proactively identify potential equipment failures and infrastructure vulnerabilities to minimize downtime and disruption.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are compliant with local, provincial, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Assess team skills and identify training needs; develop and deliver growth and development programs.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of engineering staff.
  • Promote a positive and collaborative working environment with a strong focus on service excellence.

Operational Oversight

  • Monitor and manage energy usage, water consumption, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Partner with other departments to ensure timely and effective support for operational needs.
  • Respond to and resolve emergency situations, ensuring appropriate communication and safety protocols.
  • Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement for tools, parts, and materials.

If you have a solid background of 7-10 years in Facilities Maintenance as well as strong leadership skills and experience, then this role could be for you!

Send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Job Tags

For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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