Chief Engineer

Overview

The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt — 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 currently 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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