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Shoe Repairers and Shoemakers  (NOC 7343)
Yellowknife Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may be self-employed.

bootmaker, custom shoemaker, orthopedic shoemaker, shoe repairer, shoemaker.

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Shoemakers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Discuss type of footwear to be made and obtain measurements from customer
  • Select patterns and leather or other material and outline and cut patterns
  • Select or assemble lasts, fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place
  • Trim, dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes
  • Estimate custom footwear costs and receive payment from customers
  • May supervise other shoemakers and shoe repairers.
Shoe repairers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Repair soles, heels and other parts of footwear using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials and equipment
  • Repair belts, luggage, purses and similar products
  • Estimate footwear repair costs and take payment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Yellowknife, Hay River

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Education & Job Requirements for Shoe Repairers and Shoemakers in Yellowknife Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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