CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Fashion Wear Designer (Upcycling Program Facilitator)

Double Take Thrift Store is a Yonge Street Mission social enterprise that works to support the community through circular fashion. The store collects donations and processes each piece with an effort to both raise money for YSM programs while keeping textile waste out of landfills. Higher value items are sold online, while more affordable goods make sustainable fashion accessible to more people through our bricks and mortar shop at Parliament and Gerrard. Textiles that can't be sold as-is are reimagined into upcycled fashions and used for lending workshops. Our team of staff and volunteers work to make sure we are making the most of every donation to make a positive impact on our community!

Double Take is seeking a part-time temporary Fashion Wear Designer (Upcycling Program Facilitator) (8 weeks for 35 hours per week). The Fashion Wear Designer will work closely with our staff and volunteers to design and produce upcycling workshops where customers can make their own upcycled or mended clothing from donated materials. If you are interested in using your fashion design and teaching skills for good, this position might be for you!

Please note that this job opening is for Canada Summer Jobs applicants only, who must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with the Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:

between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;

a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;

have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Identifying upcycling fashion and workshop opportunities within production constraints (eg. volunteer skills and materials available)

Creating a project plan to implement scheduling of workshops

Sorting donations, identifying which textiles would be suitable for products or workshops, and which should go on the retail sales floor

Training and leading volunteers in facilitating workshops

Creating content for social media

Assisting with sewing and mending products for sale

Helping with mending appointments

Assisting with overall Studio operations, including Pop-Up markets

Assisting with back room operations, including donation-receiving, cleaning and pricing

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good sewing and pattern drafting skills

Highly organized and detail-focused

Takes initiative on tasks and creative assignments

Passionate about sustainability in the fashion industry

Customer service experience an asset

Deadline for Application: April 27, 2026

Targeted Start Date: May 25, 2026

Pay: 18.00 and hour

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that this position is for an existing vacancy, and we do not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include candidate screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.

Date Posted: April 17, 2026