Chief Engineer

Overview

Chief Engineer – The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. Opening Summer 2026. The Clayfield Hotel, a new 102-room luxury boutique property opening in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of hotel operations. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in building systems and maintenance and takes pride in supporting an exceptional guest environment through reliable, well-managed facilities. This is a unique opportunity to build the engineering function of a new luxury hotel from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in construction handover and commissioning of building systems; organize manuals, warranties, and training for pre-opening readiness.
• Build, launch, and manage the hotel’s preventive maintenance program, ensuring all tasks are completed and documented.
• Set up vendor and contractor accounts for elevators, fire systems, kitchen servicing, waste removal, pest control, landscaping, and other specialized trades.
• Establish maintenance procedures, logs, and work-order processes to ensure a smooth opening of The Clayfield.
• Provide engineering oversight and coordination for shared building systems and common areas across the Clayfield Commons development.
• Act as a key liaison between hotel operations, ownership, and third-party partners supporting the Commons, ensuring alignment on standards and safety.
• Support the care and operational readiness of shared public spaces, including the central village square, with flexibility as the development and usage evolve.
• Oversee all maintenance operations for guestrooms, corridors, public spaces, spa, meeting rooms, restaurant and kitchen, administrative areas, and the hotel exterior.
• Perform and supervise repairs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and general building systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot kitchen equipment, BAS controls, and guestroom technologies.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify issues before they impact guests or operations.
• Maintain fire and life-safety systems, including alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and generators, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Hire, lead, train, schedule, and support a small engineering team, creating a culture of safety, pride, and accountability.
• Support and oversee waste management practices, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal in line with environmental standards and operational efficiency.
• Support annual operating and capital budget planning; manage tools, parts, and inventory.
• Respond quickly to work orders and guest-impact issues to keep The Clayfield running smoothly and looking its best.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in hotel engineering, building operations, or maintenance roles.
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of building systems.
• Experience supervising or leading a maintenance team.
• Solid understanding of Ontario safety and building standards (Fire Code, ESA, OHSA, TSSA).
• Comfortable working hands-on and responding to operational needs with urgency and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all departments at The Clayfield.
• Flexibility to support on-call and emergency response requirements.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term growth.
• A rare opportunity to shape the engineering function of a brand-new luxury hotel.
• Work within a collaborative environment supported by ownership, Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, and Urgo Hotels & Resorts.
• Access to Hyatt colleague travel benefits.
• A workplace culture rooted in respect, craftsmanship, and pride of place in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake.
• Currently accepting candidates residing in Canada with valid working rights.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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