- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Selective Retailing & Department Stores
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
The Asset Protection Specialist protects Sephora’s Laval store against theft, conducts investigations and audits, trains employees, and works with store leadership and district loss prevention to reduce shrink. This is a permanent, full-time role requiring flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and across multiple stores; full-time employees work 30–40 hours per week. The advertised pay range is CAD 25.00–30.00 per hour, with the final offer based on qualifications, experience, and other relevant criteria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor the sales floor and use the CCTV system to identify, observe, apprehend, or deter individuals suspected of theft.
- Comply with all applicable laws and Sephora policies concerning arrests, searches, and evidence preservation.
- Prepare reports on theft, merchandise recovery, accident investigations, and audits.
- Testify on the company’s behalf in criminal or civil cases when summoned as a loss prevention agent.
- Train new hires and employees to raise awareness of in-store loss prevention.
- Conduct store audits and inspect checklists and security measures.
- Assist the store leadership team with inventory preparation and processes.
- Collaborate with stores and the district loss prevention manager to create and execute loss prevention plans.
- Meet the minimum required number of shifts or weekly hours.
- Work across multiple stores within the same market.
- Work near fragranced products; lift approximately 20 kg; bend and stretch to place products on shelves.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in retail asset protection or loss prevention.
- Meet and maintain licensing requirements as required by provincial or local authorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication, listening, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years; the role qualifications also require at least 1 year of retail asset protection or loss prevention experience.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Laval, Quebec, Canada, within easy reach of Montreal.
Benefits
Performance bonuses, a competitive benefits program, and employee training and development initiatives.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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.
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