birks history

Canada’s largest jewellery company has been built up over the years by five generations of Birks. The Birks tradition dates to 16th century England, where the Birks were engaged in the trade of fine silver. By the 17th century, they had also become master cutlers and were granted the oldest cutlery trademark on register in Sheffield, the home of silversmithing in England. The family emigrated to Canada in 1832. Today, close to 1,000 employees in 36 stores, 8 …

…designates it as an appealing source to work at and learn at the same time. From the moment one steps into the store to the time one interacts with any employee, from a salesperson to the sales manager, it is easy to see why Birks has been so thriving and will continue to in the future. There is no doubt that Birks’ operational success is the result of excellent management provided on all different levels.