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Franchise Business Advisor (Full-Time, Office-Based)Are you a proactive, highly organized professional with a passion for franchise operations and early childhood education? Angus Valley Montessori Schools is seeking a Franchise Business Advisor (FBA) to join our Head Office team in Markham, ON. As the primary liaison between our corporate team and franchisees, youll play a key role in supporting school openings, ensuring operational excellence, and helping franchise partners succeed from candidate selection through to daily operations.What Youll Do:Support new and existing franchisees through onboarding, operations coaching, and compliance training.Review the franchise candidate database, conduct interviews, and help select the right candidate for each location.Serve as the primary contact for selected franchisees, working with them through every stepfrom onboarding to centre launch and beyond.Design and deliver training programs to help franchisees and their staff meet AVMS standards.Lead end-to-end project coordination for new centre openingsfrom planning and vendor setup to post-launch support.Conduct quarterly and monthly performance reviews to identify growth opportunities and resolve challenges.Build strong, trust-based relationships with owners, operators, and school leadership.Coordinate and attend events hosted by the franchisor, including those held on weekends or weekday evenings.Liaise with suppliers and vendors to ensure franchisees are receiving the best possible value and service.Travel regularly to franchise locations (including overnight stays as needed) and attend industry workshops, seminars, and corporate events.Liaise with internal teams to provide field insights and recommend system-wide improvements.Prepare detailed reports and presentations using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.Participate in corporate meetings to present franchisee needs and field observations.Carry a company-provided cell phone and be available for emergency support after hours and on weekends as required.What Were Looking For:3+ years of franchise management experience (required).3+ years of project management experience, ideally in childcare, education, or multi-site operations.Experience in the childcare industry or 3+ years of teaching experience (asset).Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Experience with supplier/vendor management and value optimization.Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.A self-starter with a go above and beyond attitude and strong follow-through.High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle (required).Willingness to travel frequently and work weekends or evenings based on business needs.Comfortable with being on-call and responsive to urgent matters when needed.Why Join Us?Competitive salaryPaid time off and participation in company eventsA role with meaningful impact in the early education sectorA collaborative, professional culture with room to growTo Apply:Submit your resume and a short cover letter highlighting your franchise, project leadership, or vendor coordination experience.*** Applicants must reside within GTA***Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:Overtime payBenefits:Company eventsOn-site parkingPaid time offFlexible language requirement:French not requiredSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWeekends as neededAbility to commute/relocate:Markham, ON L3R 5V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Education:Bachelor's Degree (preferred)Experience:Customer service: 5 years (preferred)field officer: 2 years (preferred)Location:Markham, ON L3R 5V5 (preferred)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 2025-05-22Expected start date: 2025-06-02