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JYSK Canada

Franchisee selling Scandinavian-style home furnishings

Real Estate Project Coordinator

Full-Time
CA$58k - CA$65k/yr
Junior
Coquitlam, BC, Canada
In PersonLocal or site travel is required as needed, approximately 10% of the year.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in a project coordinator or project administration role.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and multitask.
  • A strong understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability and willingness to take on new tasks as needed.
  • Willingness to travel locally or to sites for meetings with the Project Manager and contractors, approximately 10% of the year.
  • Flexibility in working hours to meet deadlines or project requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate project activities and track timelines and deliverables.
  • Track equipment deliveries and coordinate vendor schedules for site installations.
  • Confirm that materials, specifications, and drawings are accurate and approved before delivery to site.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain project momentum and resolve issues.
  • Provide project updates, manage stakeholder expectations, document key decisions, and ensure parties understand priorities and next steps.
  • Develop and maintain micro-schedules, track daily project expenses, and manage master project logs.
  • Verify that local building permits, licenses, and safety inspections are completed before the opening date.
  • Build and maintain working relationships across the organization.
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical project files, records, drawings, correspondence, and documentation.
  • Assist with reports, summaries, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Perform other administrative duties as required.

About the company

JYSK Canada is a branch of the global JYSK home goods retailer that sells affordable, Scandinavian-designed furniture, mattresses, and decor through its network of more than 69 stores in Canada and online. Products cover indoor furniture (sofas, beds, dining tables), outdoor gear, bedding, lighting, rugs, and decor, all offered at budget-friendly prices. The company operates both brick-and-mortar stores and an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop in person or online. What makes it different is its large, family-owned parent company (Lars Larsen Group) with a long history and global footprint of over 3,600 stores across 49 countries, plus a focus on delivering Scandinavian design at accessible prices. JYSK Canada aims to grow its footprint by opening new stores each year and updating existing locations to match the evolving store concept, continuing to make Scandinavian-style home furnishings available to a broad Canadian audience.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • JYSK global FY25 revenue rose 11.8% to DKK 46.3 billion.
  • JYSK Canada keeps expanding, adding Saint John, Edmonton, and Lloydminster in 2026.
  • The company plans at least DKK 2 billion in IT and online upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • Rapidly opening ten stores yearly can dilute service and raise lease mistakes.
  • Calgary union-busting allegations from September 2023 still damage recruiting and retention.
  • If JYSK loses price discipline, IKEA and Amazon will crush its value proposition.

What makes JYSK Canada unique

  • JYSK Canada sells Scandinavian furniture at budget prices, not premium design.
  • Its FY26-28 strategy targets one store within 30 minutes of 90% Canadians.
  • Saint John opened March 14, 2026; Edmonton’s first new concept store opened July 4.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Discounts