Seamstress – Repair Tailor
Skilled trades · Alberta · Posted 29 days ago
Reference: NBT-1249
About the position
A shoe and outdoor-gear repair shop in Alberta is hiring an experienced seamstress or tailor. You will restore clothing, workwear, bags and outdoor gear, from assessing the damage to the finished repair, working independently. Help finding housing before arrival. This is a full-time position, days and some weekends. You will work in a hands-on workshop where every repair matters: everyday clothing, workwear, bags, backpacks and outdoor gear. Quality and durability of the finished work are at the heart of the job.
What you would do
- Assess damaged items and choose the right repair
- Alterations, hemming, zipper replacement, patching and reinforcing
- Repair bags, backpacks, webbing and technical clothing
- Fit snaps, buckles and hook-and-loop fasteners
- Work on industrial machines (straight-stitch, walking-foot, serger)
Who we are looking for
- 3 to 5 years of sewing, alteration and repair experience
- Minimum education: middle school or some secondary school
- A diploma or certificate in sewing, garment making or pattern making — an asset
- Highly proficient on industrial sewing machines
- Experience with heavy and technical fabrics (waterproof, heavy-duty thread) is a strong asset
- Basic English to deal with customers
- Clean criminal record
- French: NCLC 5 or higher
What we check before publishing
The employer, the position and the advertised conditions are confirmed with the company before the opening goes online.