Tailor / Seamstress Part-Time
Perform professional alterations and fittings for various garments including coats, suits, and dresses. Provide high-quality customer service by advising clients on appropriate clothing adjustments for a flawless look.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Aug 4, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones. This role is Part-Time 8-15 hours per week Key Responsibilities * Perform alterations and fittings for all types of garments for men and women, such as coats, suits, blazers, dresses, etc. * Advise customers in a respectful and precise manner on the appropriate alterations to be made on their clothing for a flawless look. * Provide quality customer service that meets our standards. Desired Profile * Professional, helpful, and meticulous. * Able to work with industrial sewing machines. * Candidates must be able to communicate in the official language of the province of the Simons store for which they are applying. * Quebec: French * Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia : English Benefits Available : * Up to 40% off Simons purchases. Salary Range: $22.50 - $27.40 At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones. Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential. Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.
What you’ll do
Perform professional alterations and fittings for various garments including coats, suits, and dresses. Provide high-quality customer service by advising clients on appropriate clothing adjustments for a flawless look.
Requirements
Candidates must be professional, meticulous, and capable of operating industrial sewing machines. Proficiency in the official language of the province where the store is located is required.
Benefits
• Up to 40% off Simons purchases • Employee well-being support • Service anniversary recognition • Inclusive work environment
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Tailoring
- Seamstress
- Garment alteration
- Fitting
- Industrial sewing machines
- Customer service
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Garment Alterations
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Tillage
- English Language
- French Language
- Scalability
- Sewing
- Collections
Job areas
- Retail
- Creative & Media
- Customer Service & Support
- Trades
- Seamstress/Tailor
- Tailor / Seamstress
- Sewing, Embroidery and Related Workers
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week