Materials Coordinator

Arcteryx; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

RRSP matching

Employee Stock Purchase program

No Wasted Day program

Parental leave top-up

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

ARC’TERYX in North Vancouver is seeking a Materials Coordinator to keep the textile team organized by managing data across PLM and material trackers, preparing validation tech packs, and coordinating cross-functional and supplier meetings. You will support testing and update material specifications to reflect current fabric data.

The role offers hybrid remote work and requires eligibility to work in Canada, with a focus on organization, data management, and collaboration with designers,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of apparel/equipment industry experience related to trims and/or materials
• Degree or diploma in Materials Science, Textile Technology, Product or Textile Design or equivalent
• Strong data organization and documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PLM systems

Responsibilities

• Ensure data integrity across PLM, material trackers, and libraries
• Prepare seasonal material validation tech packs for handoff to Quality team
• Schedule cross-functional and supplier meetings
• Support testing and evaluation of textiles using Arc’teryx lab tests
• Update Centric product specs, test reports, and status for material developments
• Prepare digital and physical material boards for stage gate reviews
• Coordinate reporting and metrics for the RMD manager
• Maintain lab equipment maintenance schedules
• Develop seasonal material briefs and contribute to cross-functional discussions

Skills

Data engineering

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Textile knowledge

Education

Materials Science / Textile Technology / Product Design degree or diploma

Tools

Centric PLM

Microsoft Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a Material Coordinator, you ensure the textile team runs smoothly by serving as highly organized support to all team members in administrative tasks, that bridge the material developers’ work to the cross functional business needs. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside our team and our industry partners to aid in commercializing best in class materials that significantly impact the success of our product.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Raw Materials Development Team commercializes seasonal performance textiles and trims that exceeds the industry standard. We create toolbox palettes for each product category, made of innovative materials that can ultimately become brand icons for many years to come. Our success comes from our knowledge, our standards of excellence and delivering on-time material solutions, alongside our supply chain partners.

If you were in the Materials Coordinator role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Ensuring data integrity across all systems including Centric PLM, material trackers, and libraries
• Preparing seasonal material validation tech packs for handoff to Quality team ensuring calendar deadlines are met
• Scheduling cross functional and supplier meetings
• Supporting with internal or external testing and evaluating textiles using Arc'teryx custom and industry standard lab testing, including assisting with management of any fabric-specific end use field testing programs
• Overhauling historical data in the Product Line Management system (Centric) to current and accurate fabric specs, test reports, NMF and status for material and trim developments
• Preparing digital and physical material boards for seasonal stage gate reviews
• Coordinating reporting and metrics for the RMD manager
• Maintaining lab equipment maintenance schedules

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Developing Design facing seasonal material briefs
• Effectively contributing to cross functional discussions with designers, merchants and suppliers to make the best decisions for the brand
• Developing a holistic knowledge of our product categories to apply material solutions across categories

Are you our next Materials Coordinator?

• You have 1+ years of apparel/equipment industry experience related to trims and/or materials
• You have a degree or diploma in Materials Science, Textile Technology, Product or Textile Design or equivalent industry experience
• You have a passion for data engineering and organization
• You have developed skills in digital data programs such as Microsoft Excel and cloud-based information
• You have an interest and general understanding of textile manufacturing
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks within tight deadlines
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and PLM systems
• You have the physical ability to handle small boxes and rolls of fabric, etc.
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$62,000 - CAD$81,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing -RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilitty - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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