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Careers at ShoeMedic

Craftsmanship. Care. Opportunity.

Good work starts
with skilled hands.

Build a career restoring the things people value. Join ShoeMedic in Oakville and put your practical skills to work in shoe repair, leather care and restoration.

Explore our openings
ShoeMedic cobbler repairing a shoe at a finishing machine in our Oakville workshop

A craft with purposeRestore quality footwear and leather goods.

Established in OakvilleServing our community since 1998.

A place to developBring experience or learn the trade with us.

Current openings

Oakville, Ontario · All pay shown in CAD

For experienced craftspeople

Experienced Shoe & Leather Repair Technician

$30–$35 / hour, based on experience

Full-time · Permanent · On site
Approximately 40 hours per week, including Saturdays

Take ownership of repairs from assessment to final finishing. We are looking for an experienced technician or cobbler who can work independently and takes pride in careful, consistent workmanship.

What you bring

  • Professional shoe-repair experience and the ability to complete repairs independently.
  • Confidence using shoe-repair machinery, hand tools and appropriate repair materials.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound practical judgement and reliable work habits.
More about the work
  • Repair shoes and boots, including soles, heels, stitching and finishing.
  • Work on leather goods, handbags, zippers and related repairs within your skill set.
  • Assess repair needs, select suitable materials and maintain a clean, organized work area.
How to apply

Learn a skilled trade

Shoe & Leather Repair Apprentice

$20 / hour · Paid training

Full-time · Permanent · On site
Approximately 40 hours per week, including Saturdays

Turn your hands-on ability into a skilled trade. Shoe-repair experience is not required, but practical experience using tools or machinery is essential.

What you bring

  • You must be very good with your hands and confident handling tools.
  • Previous practical experience using tools or machinery through work, training or substantial personal projects.
  • Patience, attention to detail and a willingness to follow instructions and learn.
  • Reliability and an interest in building your skills over the long term.
More about the training
  • Learn safe workshop practices and how to use shoe-repair tools and machinery.
  • Develop skills in preparation, sanding, gluing, assembly, polishing and finishing.
  • Assist experienced technicians and take on more complex work as your skills develop.
  • Relevant backgrounds may include mechanical repairs, woodworking, upholstery, sewing, manufacturing or other practical crafts.
How to apply

Be the welcoming face of ShoeMedic

Front Counter Customer Service Associate

$20 / hour to start

Full-time or part-time · On site
Oakville, Ontario

Welcome customers, listen to their needs, take in items for repair and help them collect completed orders. We are looking for someone who enjoys dealing with people and communicates clearly, confidently and patiently.

What you bring

  • Previous face-to-face customer service experience is required in a retail, reception or service-counter setting.
  • Fluent spoken English and clear written communication for explaining services, prices and timelines and recording accurate order notes.
  • A warm, attentive and patient manner, including when handling customer concerns.
  • Good organization, attention to detail, reliability and comfort using computers and payment systems.
More about the role
  • Receive, identify and tag shoes, handbags and other items, recording clear repair instructions.
  • Learn our services and explain repair options, prices and estimated completion times, consulting technicians when needed.
  • Process payments, answer telephone enquiries, communicate order updates and organize completed orders for pickup.
  • Help customers choose suitable shoe and leather care products.
  • Experience at a dry-cleaning or alterations counter, repair-service desk, specialty retailer or busy reception desk is particularly relevant.
  • Shoe-repair experience is not required. You must be willing to learn our services and recognize when a question needs a technician's input.
How to apply

Your next step

Show us what
you can do.

Applications are managed through Indeed. View our current listings and apply to the role that matches your experience.

  1. Include your résumé or a clear summary of your relevant work and practical experience.
  2. For repair roles, describe the tools or machinery you have used and what you have made or repaired. For the front-counter role, tell us where you have served customers face to face and which responsibilities you handled.
  3. Confirm your availability and ability to commute to Oakville. Repair roles require full-time availability, including Saturdays. The front-counter role is available full-time or part-time.
View openings & apply on Indeed

Please apply through Indeed. No phone calls or store visits regarding applications.

ShoeMedic · 240 Leighland Avenue, Unit 101A · Oakville, Ontario

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