garment repair seamstress
About the company
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
Support for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for 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.) .
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .
Your tasks
- Fit, alter and repair garments as required.
- Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats.
- Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.
- Mark, cut and sew fabric.
- Use sewing guides and tension devices.
Requirements
Education No degree, certificate or diploma.
Equipment and machinery experience Tacker or bartack.
Area of work experience
- Alterations.
- Repair.
- Restyling.
- Tailoring.
- Fabrication.
Sewing experience
- Piecework.
- Domestic.
- Garment section work.
Area of specialization
- Seamstress.
- Sewing.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Personal suitability
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
2 years to less than 3 years.
What we offer
Financial benefits Gratuities.
Other benefits
- Free parking available.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
Other
Employment terms options
- Morning.
- Day.