Chanel Repair & Maintenance Manager

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the store planning team for Chanel Canada across Fashion, Fragrance & Beauty, and Watches & Fine Jewellery divisions
• Collect repair and maintenance requirements through field inspections and end-user reporting
• Communicate site-specific needs and schedule work with general contractors, skilled trades, artists and trusted vendors
• Maintain productive working relationships with established vendors and identify and cultivate new vendors
• Negotiate processes and terms with vendors; conduct competitive bidding to secure optimal pricing
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs with emphasis on environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility
• Conduct life cycle analysis on common building elements to accurately project, procure and schedule repair and maintenance work
• Assess quotes, prepare purchase orders and manage annual budgets

Qualifications

• Background in design or architecture
• Deep understanding of furniture, millwork, artwork and architectural finishes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural floor plans
• Working knowledge of local building regulations and codes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD
• Experience managing budgets, collecting quotes and writing purchase orders
• Strong problem-solving and creative solution-finding capabilities
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly to urgent requests
• Willingness to travel within Canada

Skills

Experience

Demonstrated experience in collecting and assessing vendor quotes, writing purchase orders and managing annual budgets within a design or architecture context. Proficiency in managing relationships with contractors, skilled trades and vendors is essential.

Education

Background or formal education in design, architecture, or a related built environment discipline is required.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is CAD 100,000 per annum.

Benefits

End-of-contract bonus

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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