- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $18.38–26.93/hour
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
The Production Trainer oversees and trains newly hired operators at Canada Goose’s Toronto facility, monitors production schedules, and ensures timely output at required quality levels. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of apparel manufacturing experience, with heavy outerwear and/or down experience preferred, and pays CAD 18.38–26.93 per hour as a guideline; actual offers depend on experience, skills, and role alignment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the activities of newly hired operators.
- Monitor the production schedule and ensure production is completed on time and to the required quality levels.
- Train new operators on Canada Goose styles and operations.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance personnel to train employees on Canada Goose established norms.
- Coordinate major repairs.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- College diploma or relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of apparel manufacturing experience; heavy outerwear and/or down experience preferred.
- Sewing production experience in both union and non-union environments.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diverse group of operators.
- Ability to train all operators.
- Familiarity with manufacturing techniques and concepts related to apparel manufacturing.
- Familiarity with apparel industry equipment, including cutting, sewing, and finishing equipment, and basic, semi-automatic, and automatic machines.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, work proactively and as part of a team, and handle challenges.
- Excellent common sense, decision-making, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Ability to evaluate options and generate solutions.
- Confident, articulate, organized, detail-oriented, goal-oriented, self-motivated, and hardworking.
- Familiarity with computers and business software, including MS Office, Excel, and ERP software.
- Understanding of shop-floor technical specifications, including garment construction and engineering, line balancing, costing, and working knowledge of time studies.
- Ability to report to management.
- Knowledge and experience with Health and Safety programs is an asset.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of apparel manufacturing experience; heavy outerwear and/or down experience preferred.
Education
College diploma or relevant experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 18.38 to CAD 26.93 per hour.
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program; career growth opportunities through internal and external programs; Goose Rewards and ICON Rewards; donation matching and paid volunteer time through CG Gives; tools and resources supporting physical and mental health, embracing change, and connecting with colleagues.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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