Purdys Chocolatier is Looking For Construction and Maintenance Coordinator at Alberta Full Time

Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada’s Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust, and supportive work environment.

Job type: Full-time

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

We’re looking for a Construction and Maintenance Coordinator to join our team in Vancouver, BC. This role can be as well remote if you live close to a Purdys shop so you get can into physical shop to reference operations and fixtures.

Job Overview: This individual will to the Manager of Visual and Store Design and the main objectives will be to coordinate construction projects between Purdys, the General Contractor and the Architects/Designers to achieve timelines, budgets and Purdys quality standards. In addition, you will coordinate and execute retail store maintenance projects with external trades and internal team members.

You will have the opportunity to work on:

• Project Coordination: Lead the coordination and setup of construction projects, managing details, timelines, budgets, and progress s.
• Cost Efficiency and Design Enhancement: Identify cost-saving opportunities and design improvements by reviewing Tenant Design Criteria and leasing schedules.
• Effective Collaboration: Act as a central point of contact for landlord, tenants, designers, and contractors, ensuring smooth communication and project execution.
• Design Package Management: Coordinate construction drawing packages for approval, collaborating closely with Designers and Architects.
• Pre-construction Preparation: Engage consultants, prepare necessary documentation, and facilitate kick-off meetings to ensure project expectations are aligned.
• Budget Management and Maintenance: Maintain project budgets, handle administrative tasks, manage maintenance programs, and uphold store design standards across multiple locations.

You will be a good fit if you have:

• Post-secondary business education
• 3-5 years of related Construction industry experience managing projects, preferred in retail or related industries
• Strong interpersonal skills, you foster productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and the public
• Effective Organizational Skills – time management, thriving under pressure and deadlines, problem-solving, attention to detail
• Technical skills: you able to understand and interpret Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Drawings including specifications; proficiency in autoCAD an asset

Get ready to enjoy:

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Sickness and Disability Plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
• Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

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