Real Estate Development - Manager/Senior Manager, Space Planning

Aritzia; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking a Sr. Manager/Manager for its Space Planning team to gather functional requirements for physical spaces. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams and ensuring project deliverables meet high-quality standards on time. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in space planning/industrial engineering and embody Aritzia's core values. The compensation includes a competitive salary and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Product Discount

A-OK Commissary & Cafe

In-office fitness studio and gym

24/7 virtual wellness resources

Aspirational Workplace

Amenities like showers and bike rooms

Various self-care and medical perks

Qualifications

• Experience in space planning or industrial engineering.
• A commitment to Aritzia's Values and leadership principles.
• Skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to set clear objectives and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Define & manage space requirements across projects.
• Create & maintain space planning standards.
• Align teams with updates throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee space planning from start to completion.

Skills

Space planning

Industrial engineering

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Commitment to quality

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Real Estate Development Programming Department is to represent the Business Owner to ensure the spaces we design & build will meet their functional requirements.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Programming (Space Planning) Team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for gathering the functional requirements for our physical spaces on behalf of the Business Owner, delivering the successful completion of high-quality project deliverables, on time, and with accurate programming. As the Sr. Manager/Manager, Space Planning, Real Estate Development, you will collaborate with various cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Creative Store Design, Construction, and the Project Management Office to identify, translate, communicate, and validate programming excellence throughout the development of each project.

THE ROLE

As the Sr. Manager/Manager, Space Planning, you will:

• Define & manage space requirements to ensure consistency & functionality across all projects.
• Create & maintain space planning standards, identifying ways to improve how spaces support daily operations.
• Work closely with Design, Operations, and other teams to make sure layouts meet business needs & reflect the intended use of each space.
• Oversee space planning throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accuracy from early planning through to project completion.
• Keep all teams aligned by providing clear, timely updates and supporting informed decision-making across the business.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Sr. Manager/Manager, Space Planning has:

• Experience in space planning or industrial engineering
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes.
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team.
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value.

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount - Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe - Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET - Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness - Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they're physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace - Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They're also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities - Additional amenities include a private parent's room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras - We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.