Top 10 In-Demand Fashion Jobs in Canada Right Now (And Where to Find Them)

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If you’re searching “fashion jobs Canada” or “luxury retail jobs,” you’re not alone. These are some of the most searched phrases on Google right now. The good news? Fashion hiring across Canada is active and competitive, especially in cities like Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Instead of listing jobs that may expire by tomorrow, we’re spotlighting 10 types of fashion roles that are consistently hiring in Canada—plus tips on where to find them.

1. Ecommerce Coordinator

With the rise of online retail, brands are constantly hiring ecommerce talent to manage online product uploads, Shopify sites, customer service, and order fulfillment.

Search tip: Try “Ecommerce Coordinator fashion” on Style Nine to Five or LinkedIn.

2. Fashion Buyer

Whether you’re sourcing for a boutique or a major retailer, buying roles remain core to the industry. Look for titles like Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, or Buying Admin Assistant.

Pro tip: Experience in Excel, data analysis, trend forecasting, and vendor management makes you stand out.

3. Fashion Stylist

From in-store stylists to freelance editorial gigs, personal styling is still a growing area—especially in resale, bridal, and influencer support.

Look out for: Roles titled “Stylist,” “Client Advisor,” or “Brand Ambassador.”

4. Visual Merchandiser

These roles combine creativity with sales strategy, helping brands present their product in compelling ways online and in-store. Many fashion retailers regularly post VM openings across Canada.

Bonus: Some visual merch roles now blend into ecommerce, involving content styling for websites.

5. Social Media Manager / Coordinator

Brands are always hiring for creative minds who can shoot content, write copy, and grow engagement on Instagram and TikTok. Many of these are part-time or contract roles—great for freelancers.

Keywords to search: “Fashion Social Media Manager,” “Content Creator fashion,” “Social Media Fashion.”

6. Luxury Sales Associate

If you’ve got a background in styling, strong people skills, and a love for fashion, luxury brands are constantly hiring experienced sales associates for boutiques across the country.

Cities with the most demand: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary.

7. Wholesale or Showroom Assistant

Canadian brands with growing wholesale divisions need organized assistants to coordinate samples, manage orders, and liaise with retailers.

Search terms to try: “Wholesale Assistant fashion,” “Showroom Coordinator.”

8. Fashion Marketing Specialist

This includes digital marketing, brand strategy, and email campaigns. Fashion companies are looking for marketers with experience in both storytelling and performance metrics.

Hot tip: Learn Klaviyo, Canva, and Meta Ads to be a stronger applicant.

9. Product Developer / Technical Designer

These roles are essential for translating creative concepts into manufactured garments. They’re often based in Montreal or Toronto, where production teams are centralized.

Bonus if you know CAD software or garment construction.

10. Fashion Recruiter / HR Roles

Many fashion companies are investing in employer branding, internal hiring, and training roles. If you’ve worked in people operations, HR, or recruiting, your skills are transferable.

Style Nine to Five also posts HR and talent roles regularly—check their site weekly.

Where to Find These Jobs:

1. Style Nine to Five: Canada’s fashion job board

2. BoF Careers: High-level and corporate roles

3. FashionJobs.ca: Great for quick scans

4. LinkedIn: Set alerts for roles like “fashion buyer Canada” or “ecommerce stylist”

Final Thought from Our Founder, Christie

“Even if you don’t see your dream role posted today, it doesn’t mean it’s not coming. Build your brand, stay consistent, and put yourself in the places people are looking.”

Want more help landing these roles? Check out our Career Services or download our Break Into Fashion – Your Fashion Career Workbook.