Shift Engineer Parental Leave

Shift Engineer, Full-Time (Parental Leave Contract | August 2026 - February 2027)

• Contract
• Job Type: Temporary
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full-Time

Company Description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

• Sustainability and community commitment - recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership – More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level are women
• Celebrating Diversity – our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ community providing year‑round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks – Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive benefits – through our Benefit Plan including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts – Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
• Exclusive Experiences – One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Full rate of pay $36.71 per hour following 90 days of service

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service
• Health & Safety conscious, actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment including inspection of all areas of the property for safety issues and taking immediate corrective action
• Service and repair duties of guestrooms, public areas, and heart of house
• Minor equipment repairs, HVAC servicing and filter changes
• Caulking washrooms, bathrooms and repair and replacement of bathroom fixtures, and minor plumbing
• Daily swimming pool test and chemical balancing when assigned
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on property’s facilities and equipment
• Assist guests regarding hotel equipment (e.g., TV's) as needed
• Active participation in our environmental program and sustainable operations
• Daily system checks when assigned

• Previous maintenance experience in areas such as painting, plumbing, tiling and carpentry across a large commercial building or similar is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable, able to work safely with minimum supervision and be able to prioritize tasks
• Excellent guest service skills with an eye for detail and mechanical aptitude needed
• Team oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of the English language required
• Class 4 ticket an asset
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, overtime shifts and holidays

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.