Seamstress

Kibbi; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Bonus

Support for newcomers/refugees

Job summary

Kibbi in Canada seeks a seamstress for hat production. You will lay out, cut, sew and press materials to create hats, using sewing machines or by hand, and mark fabric as needed. This permanent, on-site role requires attention to detail, strong manual dexterity, and reliable work habits.

English or French is acceptable; 40 hours per week; free parking is available. Opportunities include support for newcomers and refugees under company programs, with a focus on steady, quality craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in related field.
• Experience in hat production or sewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats.
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.
• Mark, cut and sew fabric.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Colour discernment

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Hardworking

Job description

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

TASKS

• Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Mark, cut and sew fabric

TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Cotton or synthetic
• Polyester or synthetic

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Fabrication

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Seamstress

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Hardworking

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available

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.)

SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS

• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week