Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Type of Materials

Cotton or synthetic, Nylon, Polyester or synthetic, Satin, Silk, Velvet or pile fabrics

Personal Suitability

Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Judgement, Organized, Reliability

Area of Specialization

Seamstress, Tailor

Area of Work Experience

Alterations, Dressmaking, Repair, Restyling, Tailoring

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?, Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?, Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?, What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Tasks

Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications, Fit, alter and repair garments as required, Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats, Operate sewing machines or sew by hand, Select and modify commercial patterns to customers’ and clothing manufacturers’ specifications and fit, Design patterns to fit measurements, Mark, cut and sew fabric

Security and Safety

Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Physically demanding