Project Coordinator

The Aldo Group Inc

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Retail Space Management — North America, the Project Coordinator helps maintain and enhance ALDO Group corporate stores across Canada and the United States. The role coordinates store requests, minor renovations, large-scale deployments, store closures, asset recovery and redistribution, and the delivery of furniture, fixtures, and displays in line with brand design standards.

The Project Coordinator defines schedules, objectives, deliverables, and budgets; tracks costs and progress; and keeps stakeholders informed from project initiation through completion. The role may also support office and distribution-centre projects, moves, and space modifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, growth, and cost savings.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to visual merchandising and operational requests from corporate stores.
• Coordinate store closures and the recovery and redistribution of furniture, displays, and other assets.
• Arrange the repair or replacement of damaged in-store furniture and follow up on deliveries and customs documentation when required.
• Prepare or review preliminary plans for renovations and minor store reconfigurations in accordance with established design standards.
• Develop project schedules and budgets, track costs and progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate the work of internal teams, field partners, architects, engineers, and other external consultants to support timely delivery.
• Support office projects and requests, including furniture moves and room or office modifications.
• Research practical solutions to project and operational issues.
• Occasionally be available outside regular office hours to support construction-project follow-up.
• Contribute to annual goals, departmental meetings, and community or volunteering initiatives.

Requirements

• CEGEP diploma or university degree in project management, architecture, interior design, environmental design, or a related field is an asset.

• Experience in retail store planning, construction, facilities and maintenance, renovations, retrofits, or office projects.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Design Review, ServiceChannel or another CMMS, and PowerSteering is an asset.

• Strong planning, budgeting, coordination, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proactive, resourceful, organized, and solution-oriented, with sound analytical judgment.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and operate with autonomy.

• Collaborative and personable, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

• Occasional availability outside regular business hours.

• Building a culture of belonging

• We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.

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