Job Description

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

We are currently seeking an apparel Fit & Spec Technician (TD Specialist) to join the Forward With Design team that sits within the Consumer Brands East Division at CTC. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Forward With Design products and will be accountable to deliver against our mandate and strategic priorities.

The Forward With Design brand aims to deliver solutions for the active nomad who live on the go daily lives. Our mandate with the FWD brand is to help build the equity of our brand by improving the design and experience associated with our assortment sold across Canada. The Product Developer\xe2\x80\x99s role within the team is to support the mandate by developing high quality products that not only help deliver a consistent, authentic, and customer-driven product experience through our brand, but also meet target margins and price points.

Working along side design team, cross functional PD team to execute on all fit & construction activities.

Develop all measurement sheets, grading sheets for men\xe2\x80\x99s and women\xe2\x80\x99s apparel products

Measure and review proto samples based on submitted tech pack

Lead all fittings with design & PD teams to ensure garments are meeting fit expectations and consistency.

Take notes of the required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles

Ensure construction and fit consistency across all products

Communicate all fit & construction issues and solutions to vendors and cross functional partners

Continuously evaluate fit requirements and help drive fit improvements across the brand.

What you bring

3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 in a similar fit & spec role

Experience working in men\xe2\x80\x99s and women\xe2\x80\x99s activewear, with a strong background in technical garments.

Strong problem solving skills and ability to solve problems quickly

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time

Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent Problem-Solving skills; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and develop solutions to drive product development projects forward

Process orientation; demonstrated ability to develop repeatable processes or improve existing processes in and out of product development to scale up a fast-growing lifestyle brand

Open and collaborative style; must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are shared and challenged

Passion; candidates must be passionate about the mission to develop products with clean ingredients and manufacturing and supply chain processes

An organized and detail-oriented mindset; able to tackle multiple projects with varying scope and project teams.

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (\xe2\x80\x9cCTC\xe2\x80\x9d) is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there\'s a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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