Richemont one of the world leaders in the luxury sector has various Houses specializing in jewelry watches and high-end accessories.Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them.At the same time we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses through a process of permanent creativity.
Summary
The Platform Watchmaker is responsible for delivering exceptional high-precision repair and maintenance services on complex calibers and high-complication timepieces in accordance with strict Maison quality lead-time and productivity standards. Operating at the highest technical tier this role ensures absolute technical accuracy preserves the integrity of luxury timepieces.
Key Responsibilities
1. High-Complication Technical Repairs & Quality Control
Advanced Servicing: Perform overhaul of complex mechanical movements high-complication calibers and specialized timepieces according to brand standards.
Quality Assurance & Encasing: Execute rigorous final quality control checks (rate amplitude water resistance aesthetic inspection and complication functions) to ensure full compliance with Maison standards.
Standardized Execution: Maintain industry-best practices and technical procedures across all repair operations to ensure optimal performance and aesthetic finishing.
2. Workshop Operations & Compliance
Material & Precious Metals Management: Ensure proper segregation handling and secure return/disposal of used spare parts specifically precious metals and non-precious components in accordance with Group compliance policies.
Workshop Organization: Participate actively in daily/weekly workshop organization maintaining an orderly clean and safe 5S environment.
3. Continuous Learning
Knowledge Sharing: Act as a technical reference within the workshop by training mentoring and sharing best practices with peer watchmakers.
Brand Training: Attend brand training seminars and technical workshops to maintain certifications on new movement calibers and techniques.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Technical Certifications
High School Diploma or GDA required.
Watchmaking Certification (e.g. WOSTEP SAWTA CW21 Swiss CFC/Federal Diploma or equivalent accredited watchmaking school degree)
Required Experience
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on technical watchmaking experience within a luxury brand service center or high-end workshop.
Demonstrated expertise in servicing simple to complex mechanical/automatic movements chronographs power reserve calendar complications etc.
In-depth understanding of luxury customer service standards turnaround times and quality expectations.
Technical & Operational Skills
Strong diagnostic ability and deep technical understanding of mechanical applications and horological theory.
Ability to work effectively in a high-standard fast-paced environment while meeting quality productivity and lead-time KPIs.
Proficiency with digital tools and workshop software (e.g. SAP MS Office Suite).
Key Competencies
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality aesthetic finishing and technical accuracy.
Teamwork: Collaborative attitude with a passion for knowledge-sharing and elevating team capabilities.
Accountability: Solid sense of ownership over assigned tasks tools and brand compliance guidelines.
We Offer Canada
Richemont cares about our associates health and wellbeing and offers a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include company sponsored health dental drug and vision programs. We offer access to the employee assistance program to support you and your household members through lifes challenges. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance disability benefits wellness reimbursement and the RRSP program with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance our package includes a maternity leave top-up program and paid time off. We also encourage associates to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change.
At Richemont We Craft the Future!
Accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Expected salary range: $80000.00 to $95000.00. Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.