Join the Urban Barn team as a Facilities & Store Project Coordinator at our Home Office located in Burnaby, BC. With over 50 retail stores across the country, Urban Barn is a nationally recognized retailer known for high-quality furniture and inspiring home décor. We’re passionate about making our customers and our employees feel right at home.
Reporting to the Director of Sales & Store Operations, the Facilities & Store Project Coordinator will manage the day-to-day facilities and maintenance needs of Urban Barn’s chain of retail stores, as well as construction-related projects.
Why Join Urban Barn:
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We don't just sell home décor, we help furnish life's biggest moments.
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Competitive salary
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Hybrid work setup
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Group benefits (health, dental, and vision coverage)
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A Group RSP program
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A 40% discount on Urban Barn products
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Opportunities for professional development and advancement
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A fun work environment with a collaborative team that loves to talk design.
What You Will Do
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Coordinate day-to-day facilities maintenance, repairs, and vendor management across multiple store locations
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Maintain and build working relationships with property managers, landlords, and general contractors.
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Review repair proposals, validate service recommendations, and ensure work is completed on time and within budget
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Support store projects including renovations, relocations, openings, and closures from planning to completion
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Partner closely with leadership teams to manage project timelines, store layouts, construction progress, and operational readiness
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Conduct occasional store visits and site inspections to ensure brand standards, safety compliance, and quality expectations are maintained
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Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable service
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Track project budgets, timelines, and reporting while identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
Who You Are
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Passionate about project management and facilities maintenance. High attention to detail and comfort managing multiple deliverables within time and cost parameters.
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Strong communicator who keeps all pertinent parties appropriately informed and updated.
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Proactive and resourceful, with a knack for finding solutions, implementing process improvements and/or recommendations to help solve problems or improve maintenance and construction projects.
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A reliable team player who values collaboration, accountability, and professionalism
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Comfortable working independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines
What You Bring
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Experience in facilities coordination, store development, construction, project management, or retail operations.
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Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders
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Experience working with vendors, contractors, and service agreements
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Ability to read and interpret project scopes, repair proposals, and store design requirements
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to multitask.
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Flexibility to travel occasionally and support projects outside regular business hours when needed
Urban Barn offers a welcoming environment where inclusion, diversity, and equity are paramount. We are committed to creating and strengthening a culture of respect and openness in all our stores, warehouses, and offices.
