Franchise Development Manager - Burnaby, BC Specsavers Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week.

Relocation support: We will offer up to $15,000 in relocation support, should the successful candidate be outside the Greater Vancouver area. Ranked the 5th Best Workplace in Canada and 12th globally by Great Place to Work, we're proud of our optometrist-owned model that makes high-quality, eyecare and eyewear accessible to all Canadians. Today, we are a $7.8 billion global business with over 45,000 colleagues across more than 2,700 retail optical locations.

In Canada, our support office is based in Burnaby, BC. Since entering the market in 2021, we've been scaling rapidly, now with over 270 locations nationwide. With advanced clinical equipment and a wide range of affordable, high-quality eyewear, we're transforming the way Canadians experience eyecare.

The Partnership

Manager , working with the broader Partnership and Recruitment Teams, is responsible for attracting, selecting and assessing the best optometry, optical and retail talent for our Joint Venture Partnership (JVP) Franchise opportunities with Specsavers. Working alongside the Head of Partnerships - Canada to develop strategies for resourcing, including attraction, selection and assessment, and overall resource planning suited to local setting. Develop and agree a strategic approach to ensure we are proactively reviewing our recruitment fulfillment plans and responding to the changing market conditions.

Ensure all resourcing specific systems are maintained and developed to support resourcing and talent strategy (including intranet, careers website, smartsheets database, LinkedIn and applicant tracking system)



Supporting business colleagues in the development of more complex solutions in relation to resourcing and talent matters including talent planning and succession Take a lead role in promoting mobility and agility (nationally and globally) within the business / candidate pool to deliver talent into our partnership Operate as an effective change manager with the gravitas and credibility to influence JVPs about developing their "top talent" for the good of the wider business Ensure the development of a talent pipeline through the appropriate relationship with Optical/Retail Professional Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment and Retail Support teams Drive a culture of long-term thinking and partnership regarding succession, building effective relationships across the Retail Support team to gain a deep understanding of the talent landscape in stores Working closely with the Business Development Managers and Cross Functional Teams to understand future growth plans and ensure the links are made between our talent pipeline (Pathway) and ongoing BD forecasts and requirements. Strong understanding of franchise operations within a retail environment, with proven experience managing candidates through the full franchise recruitment lifecycle Demonstrated leadership capability, including developing and mentoring teams and leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver business outcomes Commercial acumen, with the ability to build and interpret 5-year business models (P&L; and balance sheet)



Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders and board-level audiences and producing clear, concise reports Strong customer focus, with a solid understanding of talent attraction strategies and the ability to partner effectively with Professional Marketing Highly organized and analytical, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and interpret complex information Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 120,000 - $140,000 base salary, plus quarterly bonus, profit sharing, and benefits. 4 weeks of vacation and 1 paid volunteer day per year ~Health and dental benefits, RRSP matching and a Healthcare Spending Account active from your first day. ~ Mental health and wellbeing support, including $3,000 annually for practitioner care and access to our Employee Assistance Program. ~ Quarterly bonuses, based on your performance. ~ Free parking, access to the building gym, and a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and coffee/tea. ~ On-site wellness offerings in-office, including RMT and yoga sessions. ~ Team and company social events, including holiday and annual celebrations. ~ Compassionate : We care, support, and help each other ~ Commercial : We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people and for the long term At Specsavers, we embrace a hybrid approach that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. We come together in office three days a week to connect, innovate, and keep our culture thriving.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us atcareers.ca@specsavers.

📌 Development Director - Remote (Burnaby)
🏢 Specsavers Norge
📍 Burnaby