Summary Seamstress in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a seamstress. The following information is applicable to all Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200).
Description
Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$18.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
60 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Operation and Control
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
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