If you’re actively job hunting in the fashion industry, timing matters.
Fashion hiring in Canada tends to move quietly. Roles open, get filled quickly, and often go to candidates who know where to look — and how to position themselves when they apply.
Below are six fashion companies hiring in Canada right now, including brands that regularly recruit for buyers, e-commerce, merchandising, head office, and retail leadership roles.
1. Mine & Yours
Why they’re worth watching:
Luxury resale continues to grow, and Mine & Yours is one of Canada’s leading players in the space, with steady hiring across stores and head office. You can view their open roles here.
Common roles you’ll see:
• In-Store Buying & Authentication
• Marketing
• HR
• E-Commerce
• Retail Stylist
Insider tip:
Sustainability awareness, luxury brand knowledge, and strong clienteling skills are crucial here. Candidates who can speak confidently about circular fashion, product provenance, and high-touch client experiences tend to stand out.
2. Aritzia
Why they’re worth watching:
Aritzia remains one of Canada’s most consistent fashion employers, with ongoing hiring across both head office and retail teams. As the brand continues to scale, new roles open regularly. You can view their open roles here.
Common roles you’ll see:
• Buying & Merchandising
• Product Development
• Planning & Allocation
• Marketing & Brand
• Store Leadership
Insider tip:
Precision matters. Aritzia favours resumes that are clean, metrics-driven, and clearly aligned to the role. Generic applications rarely move forward.
3. Lululemon
Why they’re worth watching:
Lululemon continues to grow globally while keeping core teams in Canada. It’s one of the strongest long-term employers in the fashion and athletic apparel space. You can view their open roles here.
Common roles you’ll see:
• Technical Design
• Sourcing & Production
• Styling
• Brand Marketing
• Retail & Guest Experience
Insider tip:
Culture fit matters here. Strong candidates show how they collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve, not just what they’ve delivered.
4. Honey
Why they’re worth watching:
Honey Boutique is one of the few Canadian fashion retailers that regularly hires Buyers, making it especially relevant for candidates targeting fashion buying careers. You can view their open roles here.
Common roles you’ll see:
• Buyer / Assistant Buyer
• Digital & Social Media
• E-commerce Support
• Store Leadership
Insider tip:
Buying roles here are hands-on with travel to LA. Highlight experience in ladieswear buying, assortment planning, vendor relationships, sell-through analysis, and trend awareness. Even retail or merchandising candidates can be competitive if positioned correctly.
5. Roots
Why they’re worth watching:
Roots blends heritage with modern retail and continues to hire across design, merchandising, and digital roles as the brand evolves. You can view their open roles here.
Common roles you’ll see:
• Design & Product Development
• Merchandising
• Planning & Inventory
• Marketing & Content
• Retail Management
Insider tip:
Candidates who understand Roots’ brand story and can articulate how they’d help move it forward tend to stand out.
6. Holt Renfrew
Why they’re worth watching:
As Canada’s leading luxury department store, Holt Renfrew continues to hire across buying, planning, and client experience roles. You can view their open roles here.
Common roles you’ll see:
• Buying
• Personal Shopping
• Client Experience
• Marketing & Events
• Store Leadership
Insider tip:
Luxury experience matters. Make premium brand exposure, vendor relationships, and high-touch client work unmistakably clear on your resume.
How to Get Hired by Fashion Companies in Canada
Knowing which fashion companies are hiring in Canada is only step one. Getting interviews comes down to positioning.
A few recruiter-backed reminders:
• Tailor your resume to the role and brand
• Use fashion-specific language (not corporate buzzwords)
• Highlight relevant experience early
• Follow-up
If you’re applying and not hearing back, it’s usually a resume positioning issue, not a lack of experience.
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FAQ
Are fashion companies hiring in Canada right now?
Yes. Fashion companies in Canada continue to hire year-round, particularly for buyer, merchandising, retail leadership, and head office roles. Hiring often happens quietly, and roles can be filled quickly.
What types of fashion jobs are most common in Canada?
Common fashion roles in Canada include buyers, assistant buyers, merchandising, planning, marketing, e-commerce, retail leadership, and product development, depending on the brand and region.
How can I improve my chances of getting hired by a fashion company in Canada?
Focus on tailoring your resume to each brand, using fashion-specific language, and highlighting relevant experience clearly. Applying early and positioning yourself well often matters more than the number of applications you submit.
Where can I find fashion jobs in Canada?
Style Nine to Five regularly posts fashion jobs across Canada, including retail and head office opportunities with Canadian and international brands.