Please visit The Apparel Human Resources Council for general employment opportunities in the Alberta apparel industry.
The AHRC has also launched a website specifically for jobs within the fashion apparel industry. Whether you're looking for a job or an employee, Fashion Jobs has a wealth of information.
Employment opportunities at Olds College are occasionally available. Please visit the Olds College website for current opportunities.
The Apparel Jobs website has information and resources for students wishing to find work and internships in the apparel industry.
For career counselors and teachers (high school and post-secondary), the Apparel Career Kit has lots of information.
The Fashion Design and Merchandising program is looking for an instructor for our textiles courses, one course per semester. This would be for 6 hours of work per week, for 32 weeks a year. You will find the ad under the Centre for Applied Management listings, which is under "Jobs and Careers" and then under "Employment opportunities" on the Lethbridge College web site, www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca
It seems that the bullet for Fashion Design is missing under the Centre listing, and I have alerted HR to that so they can fix it. When you click on the Centre listing and find the page, scroll down to the bottom to read the ad. The closing date for the ad will be amended to May 31st to give interested candidates enough time to respond.
Closing date: May 31st.
Contact:
Vicki Charge
Fashion Design and Merchandising Program Leader
Lethbridge Community College
(403) 329-7258 or 1-800-572-0103 ext. 7258
3000 College Drive South T1K 1L6
Greg Straughan, our current lab assistant, has decided to take a years' leave of absence. We have posted the following description in order to find a replacement for him while he is away. This posting would provide the successful candidate with work through until Christmas holidays 2007. If Greg chooses not to return, the position will continue for that person.
Please feel free to send this information along to anyone who you think may be interested. The job requires 24 hours per week, and is tied directly to sewing courses running during the regular semester for 8 hours per week, with the remainder being office hours for sourcing, purchasing, etc. The official posting reads:
In this position, the person provides support to instructors and students in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program. This employee is mainly responsible for assisting the students with their sewing courses during scheduled sewing labs using industrial equipment. The lab assistant may be asked to assist with marking students' sewn garments, and may also be asked to mark exams for the sewing courses at the discretion of the instructor. The person maintains a current inventory list of supplies, materials and equipment in the program sewing lab and is responsible for organizing regular maintenance, repair and/or replacement and storage of these items for the industrial equipment. This employee maintains a clean, uncluttered sewing lab, shared instructors' office and storage space as well as offers instruction about use of special equipment.
The position is open to an applicant with a two-year diploma or four-year degree program with a focus in the apparel industry or in a related area. The applicant must have extensive hands-on knowledge of industrial sewing skills, techniques and equipment; experience with relevant industrial equipment would be an asset. Teaching experience at a post-secondary level would be preferred. Previous work in a design house, industrial garment facility or contract sewing would be an asset.
Closing date next Friday, December 22.
Contact:
Vicki Charge
Fashion Design and Merchandising Program Leader
Lethbridge Community College
(403) 329-7258 or 1-800-572-0103 ext. 7258
3000 College Drive South T1K 1L6
Plum has just opened their first store in Calgary (West Hills) and has been exceptionally well received. This is a well managed company with lots of room for career growth. They pay well and are ßexible with employees. They also have an exciting, contemporary women's clothing line which is unmatched in the Calgary market.
A full posting for either position can be found at www.plum.ca
Download an application form for the Full Time Fashion Consultant position. (PDF format)
Download an application form for the Assistant Manager. (PDF format)
We wish to work with apparel importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, agents in Canada, in order to participate with the Canadian apparel industry. Kindly help us. Thanks.
Kindly visit our website www.qtouchexports.com for manufacturing garments and www.balkanindiaexports.com for sourcing all kinds of clothing and home textiles. We wish to be your partner in INDIA.
Please feel free to write to us for any requirements with complete tech packs information of the product, henceforth we understand your theme, style, production needs, your standards and we work towards your line of interest and meet your expectations. Thanks.
We would like to take the opportunity of informing you that we Q TOUCH EXPORTS are specialized Manufacturer and Exporter of Garments, based in Coimbatore (near to Tirupur the hub of Garment Industry), INDIA. We wish to participate with your company in Manufacturing and supplying the products according to your requirements.
Products : ( 80percent knits and 20percent wovens ). All kinds of apparel for babies, children, men's, ladies, Jersey, Polo's, Fleece, outerwear, sleepwear, sportswear, Casual wear, Formal wear, Lingerie, boxer shorts, trousers and home furnishing products.
We have been rooted in this textile field, garment manufacturing since 1989. QTE is self sustained Garment manufacturing house that uses state of the art equipment to bring out the quality products. This firm is driven by dedicated and experienced staffs who think quality at every step carrying forth coming tradition of Textiles and Garment manufacturing in India. We have a strong team of experienced and talented quality control wing at all steps of production. We have the production capacity of 10,00,000 pcs per annum with international standards.
AIM : To deliver quality merchandise with timely delivery by following proper planning and execution.
MISSION: Place of Quality, Trust and Excellence.
We would like to work with you in Manufacturing of any product to your needs. We look forward a long term business relationship with your esteemed organization. Thanking you in advance.
Contact: B.K. Pradheep
BALKAN INDIA EXPORTS
"DREAM TOWER"
7/48-D, GOLDWINS
AVINASHI MAIN ROAD
COIMBATORE - 641 014
Tel : 91.422.2626557
Fax: 91.422.2626547
Mark's Work Wearhouse is searching for an Apparel Development Co-odinator to work out of our Calgary Corporate office. This position will take direction from the Manager of Apparel Development Ladieswear and related buyers with respect to the technical direction that is required for the knit and woven garments. Garment construction, specification, and patternmaking are important elements of this position. Knowledge of Sweaters, Knits and Woven shirts are necessary.
Duties :
Measure and compare specifications of a garment Review a garment specification, checking the measurements against the grade rules Perform and evaluate any quality testing Assist and evaluate on in-store quality audits Manage and develop a working system for the garment sample room.
Desired Knowledge:
Commercial understanding of pattern drafting and grading Commercial understanding of garment construction and terminology Commercial understanding of garment manufacturing procedures Commercial understanding of garment measurements and specifications.
Required Skills:
Must be computer literate with MS Word, Excel and Lotus Notes, knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is an asset. Experience with dealing with overseas vendors. Experience or education in garment manufacturing industry Post-secondary education required.
All commercial experience must be backed up by references.
Please forward, fax or email resumes to:
Katrina Porter, Human Resources - Corporate, katrina.porter@marks.com, Fax: 403-692-7575
Deadline: June 23rd, 2006
I am looking for a manufacturer in Edmonton or even Calgary to do small runs using knits and silk.
For more information please contact Sandy Williamson, Plaid and Polkadots
Wonderful opportunity for an individual with a graphic arts background and good computer design skills to become part of an established business.
Akasha Clothing has been in business for ten solid years designing and publishing clothing patterns. New avenues of design are opening up in the sewing industry and we are looking for an individual to complement the existing skills. We carry a line of Japanese fabrics and exclusive prints. The business has been built on excellent customer relations and innovative design. Some travelling is involved within Canada and the U.S.
If you are looking to invest in your career then please call (403) 238-3306
A self-motivated, responsible, enthusiastic and creative individual with a thirty-five year background in pattern design and manufacturing of clothing. Clearly a team player, willing and able to work under limited direction. Possesses a collaborative, innovative and positive style combined with a strong work ethic, high personal standards and a clear focus on quality. A Canadian citizen ßuent in English and Italian.
Seeking a challenging career role with an organization specializing in fine fashion and quality clothing. E-mail Giuseppe Luciani
Download Giuseppe Luciani's resume. (PDF format)
