Director, Maintenance & Facilities
- Mont-Royal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Overview
Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.
Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.
Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.
Job Summary
The Director of Maintenance and Facilities leads the company's maintenance and facilities function, overseeing operations across all sites - including new international locations - from planning through completion. This role partners closely with Store Development, Leasing, Finance, and Procurement, and is responsible for setting maintenance strategies, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a strong, engaged Maintenance and Facilities team.
Key Responsibilities
Our promise…
No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.
Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.
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Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.
Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.
Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.
Job Summary
The Director of Maintenance and Facilities leads the company's maintenance and facilities function, overseeing operations across all sites - including new international locations - from planning through completion. This role partners closely with Store Development, Leasing, Finance, and Procurement, and is responsible for setting maintenance strategies, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a strong, engaged Maintenance and Facilities team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and facilities projects across all locations, including new international sites, from planning through completion;
- Set project timelines, budgets, and resource plans, adjusting as needed to hit milestones;
- Resolve issues quickly to limit delays and cost overruns, arranging internal or third-party support for new or remote sites as needed;
- Lead, mentor, and manage the Maintenance and Facilities team, including a direct-report manager, Head Office technicians, and store maintenance technicians;
- Set performance goals and conduct regular reviews;
- Foster a collaborative team culture that supports growth;
- Manage maintenance and facilities budgets within approved financial parameters;
- Track spend and identify cost-saving opportunities;
- Approve and manage vendor and supplier contracts;
- Ensure work meets company and industry quality standards;
- Conduct site inspections and audits, addressing non-conformance promptly;
- Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations, including obtaining permits;
- Serve as the main point of contact for internal teams (Store Development, Construction, Leasing, Finance, Procurement) and external partners;
- Keep senior management updated on status, risks, and opportunities;
- Shape maintenance and facilities strategy to support company growth and global expansion;
- Drive process improvement and the adoption of new tools and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree required; field of study is flexible (an engineering degree is not required);
- Significant experience managing maintenance/facilities operations across multiple sites or locations; a retail background is not required - experience in other multi-site industries (e.g., healthcare) is welcome;
- Strong leadership and team management skills;
- Solid understanding of maintenance/facilities processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
- Comfortable supporting global expansion, including coordinating internal or temporary third-party support for new international sites;
- Professional certifications (PMP, LEED), an asset.
- A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
- A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
- Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
- An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
- Exclusive private sample sales;
- A flexible vacation policy;
- And more!
Our promise…
No day will be like the last - we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.
Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.
#NR-LI1
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead maintenance and facilities operations and projects across all company locations, including new international sites, managing timelines, budgets, vendors, compliance, and quality. Build and lead the maintenance team, coordinate with internal and external partners, report progress and risks to senior management, and improve strategies and processes to support growth.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and significant experience managing maintenance or facilities operations across multiple sites are required; retail experience is not necessary. Candidates should bring strong leadership, knowledge of facilities processes, safety and regulatory requirements, and excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; PMP or LEED certification is an asset.
Skills
- Maintenance and Facilities Management
- Multi-Site Operations
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Standards
- Site Inspections and Audits
- Resource Planning
- Cost Control
- Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Communication
- Process Improvement
- Global Expansion Coordination
Benefits
- Performance-Driven Bonuses
- Flexible Group Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Private Sample Sales
- Flexible Vacation Policy
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
- Construction
- Trades
Keywords
- Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- Multi-Site Operations
- Project Management
- International Expansion
- Budget Management
- Resource Planning
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Contracts
- Regulatory Compliance
- Permits
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Site Inspections
- Audits
- Cost Savings
- Team Leadership
- Performance Reviews
- Process Improvement
- Store Development
- Construction
- Leasing
- Finance
- Procurement
- PMP
- LEED