- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Tasks
Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specificationsFit, alter and repair garments as requiredLay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hatsMake, alter or re-style fur garments and accessoriesOperate sewing machines or sew by handSelect and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fitDesign patterns to fit measurementsMark, cut and sew fabric
Type of materials
Cotton or syntheticFurs and skinsNylonPolyester or syntheticSatinSilkTextiles and leatherVelvet or pile fabrics
Area of work experience
AlterationsDesigningDressmakingRepairRestylingTailoringFabrication
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursCombination of sitting, standing, walkingBending, crouching, kneelingPhysically demanding
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsJudgementOrganizedTeam playerHardworking
Employment terms options
Early morningEveningMorningNightDayWeekend
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugeesRecruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employmentOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous peopleProvides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minoritiesOffers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
