- Location
- Mississauga Ontario Canada
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $80,000–95,000/year
- Department
- Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
The Watchmaker delivers high-precision repairs and maintenance for complex calibers and high-complication timepieces, meeting Maison quality, lead-time, and productivity standards. The role covers advanced servicing, quality control, workshop compliance and organization, and peer training; the position is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Overhaul complex mechanical movements, high-complication calibers, and specialized timepieces according to brand standards.
- Perform final quality-control checks on rate, amplitude, water resistance, aesthetics, and complication functions to ensure compliance with Maison standards.
- Apply industry-best practices and technical procedures across repair operations to ensure optimal performance and aesthetic finishing.
- Segregate, handle, and securely return or dispose of used spare parts, including precious metals and non-precious components, in accordance with Group compliance policies.
- Participate in daily and weekly workshop organization, maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe 5S environment.
- Train, mentor, and share best practices with peer watchmakers as a technical reference within the workshop.
- Attend brand training seminars and technical workshops to maintain certifications on new movement calibers and techniques.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GDA.
- Watchmaking certification, such as WOSTEP, SAWTA, CW21, Swiss CFC/Federal Diploma, or an equivalent degree from an accredited watchmaking school.
- Demonstrated expertise in servicing simple to complex mechanical and automatic movements, chronographs, power reserves, calendar complications, and related mechanisms.
- In-depth understanding of luxury customer-service standards, turnaround times, and quality expectations.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-standard, fast-paced environment while meeting quality, productivity, and lead-time KPIs.
- Meticulous approach to quality, aesthetic finishing, and technical accuracy.
- Collaborative attitude and commitment to knowledge-sharing and strengthening team capabilities.
- Strong sense of ownership over assigned tasks, tools, and brand compliance guidelines.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 to 5+ years of hands-on technical watchmaking experience within a luxury brand, service center, or high-end workshop.
Education
High school diploma or GDA; watchmaking certification, such as WOSTEP, SAWTA, CW21, Swiss CFC/Federal Diploma, or an equivalent degree from an accredited watchmaking school.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, with easy access to Toronto.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 80,000 to CAD 95,000 per annum.
Benefits
Company-sponsored health, dental, drug, and vision programs; employee assistance program for associates and household members; life insurance, disability benefits, wellness reimbursement, and RRSP program with employer match; maternity leave top-up program; paid time off; and volunteer time off days.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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