Your Co-op Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:As the Circular Innovation Co-op student at Arc'teryx, you are stepping into a dynamic role at the intersection of innovation and impact. Embedded within the Care & Repair team, The Circular Innovation Co-op student is responsible for supporting the implementation of repairability requirements needed to qualify Arc'teryx's circular product ranges. The Circular Innovation Co-op student will work closely with the Care & Repair Circular Innovation Specialist, creative product and sustainability teams to ensure longevity, repairability, raw material and end-of-life requirements are fulfilled on a seasonal basis. The circular qualification initiative feeds directly into Care & Repair's overall mandate to repair more, reduce waste, while keeping the good in play.Throughout your Co-op, you will be exposed to cross-functional collaboration, building partnerships and trust by clearly communicating to influence change. The role sets the foundation for future careers in product development, supply chain, and sustainability.Meet Your Future Team:The Care and Repair team is a key pillar of the ReBIRD program, where circularity lies at the core of our sustainability vision. As the operational backbone of the program, we develop scalable processes and implement them across our global network—actively contributing to our broader mission of creating durable, long-lasting products and services that serve not only our guests but also the planet. Our team is focused on building and rolling out the processes and operations that deliver an exceptional guest experience across all commercial touchpoints—including Guest Services, After-Sales, Brand Activations, Retail, and eCommerce.If you were a Circular Innovation Co-op Student now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:Supporting the coordination of qualifying circular products in partnership with the Sustainability teamSupporting the implementation and development of repairability requirements for circular productsCollecting product returns data and sharing it with product development teamsCreating clear and concise presentation decks that showcase returns data and repairability metricsAssisting with testing new materials, tools, and repair methods to support innovation initiatives.Organizing repair testing and trialing with Arc'One ReBird Repair Centre, Design & Product Development teamsCo-owning the circular product wear and wash testing programTracking project milestones, timelines, and actions within project management platformsSupporting the documentation and continuous improvement of repair standards, manuals, and techniques with the ARC'One ReBird Repair teamCoordinating and compiling information required for external circularity surveys and reporting.Here are some of the things you will learn by the end of your Co-op placement:Learning how to interpret, analyse and communicate returns data and repairability metrics to cross functional partnersLearning the fundamentals of the textile supply chain and how products are created from idea to commercialisationCreating repair specific BOMs based on the Arcteryx standardized raw material toolkitLearning how to use technical material testing technology and methodologyLearning how to use Centric to track materials and ensure they meet repairability standardsAre you our next Circular Innovation Co-op Student?You are a third- or fourth-year student studying fashion, textile science, or sustainabilityYou have an interest in fashion design, designing for repairability and the product creation processYou have experience with quantitative data analysis and Excel, and are proficient in the use of Microsoft PowerPointYou have critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate clearly about the rationalebehind decisionsYou have strong organisational skills and can plan ahead and manage your workloadproactivelyYou have a collaborative approach and can quickly foster solid working relationshipsYou have a natural curiosity to learn and bring a growth mindsetYou are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutionsYou remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguityYou seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment todo what is rightYour passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living itCompensation:$42,100 to $58,200; Individual pay is determined by factors such as program of study, year of study, job-related skills, and relevant experience.Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct 12 at 9:00am PT.Equal OpportunityArc'teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.Leave it BetterWe believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there's always a better way.Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us betterDisruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.Department: Care & Repair Innovation / ReBIRD / Supply Chain ExcellenceReports to: Care & Repair Circular Innovation SpecialistLocation: North Vancouver, BCWork Arrangement: Flexible, between in-office and homePay Range:$42,100 to $58,200; pay is dependent on year of study and related experienceDuration: Eight (8) months, January 8, 2027 – August 13, 2027Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, M-F

📌 Circular Innovation Co-Op Student (North Vancouver)
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📍 North Vancouver