Chief Engineer – The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Location:         Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Opening           Late Spring 2026

The Clayfield Hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt — a new102-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.
  • 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.