Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for…
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Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.
LinkedIn followers
41,280
People associated on LinkedIn
2,379
Reported office locations
1400 Castlefield Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, CA
Business categories
Fashion
Retail
Manufacturing
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Retail and wholesale
Other recorded names
Roots
Specialties
retail
clothing
handbags
shoes
leather
and sweats
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, ON
Organization type
Public Company
Year founded
1973
Specialties
retailclothinghandbagsshoesleatherand sweats
Roots has 96 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Toronto, Mississauga and Blue Mountain.
Candidates need strong communication and relationship-building skills, a positive and resilient attitude, and ideally some retail experience. They must be available for evenings, weekends and the holiday peak, and able to stand, move, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
Candidates need previous die-cutting experience and must be proficient on the Swing Beam Cutting Press (clicker). Strong attention to detail, good eyesight, mechanical ability, and the stamina to stand for 8 hours and lift 40+ pounds are required.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are customer-focused, self-motivated and collaborative, with strong communication skills. Retail experience is an asset, and candidates must be able to work several shifts a week, stand and move for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are friendly, dependable, and comfortable talking with customers. Retail experience is an asset, and the role requires standing and moving for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable with customers and show initiative, teamwork and a positive attitude. Retail experience is an asset, and the role requires standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of retail experience, ideally in apparel, and coaching or leadership experience is an asset. They must be able to stand and move for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of retail apparel experience and a proven ability to lead a sales team. They also need POS, banking and reporting experience, strong organization and problem-solving skills, and availability for weekends, closings and holidays.
Sales, Customer service, Problem solving, Customer experience, IMPACT
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of retail experience, ideally in apparel, plus strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills. Coaching or leadership experience and POS or cash-handling knowledge are assets, along with the ability to stand, move and lift up to 50 lbs.
3+ YOECandidates need 3+ years of retail apparel experience, proven leadership and sales results in a high-volume store, and visual merchandising experience. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and team-building skills are required.
Candidates need retail experience, preferably in apparel, and a knack for building customer relationships. Good judgment, self-starting and a friendly, upbeat manner are also needed.
Sales, Retail sales, Merchandising, Housekeeping, Loss prevention, Interpersonal skills
Candidates need a positive, collaborative and customer-focused approach, with strong communication skills. Retail experience is an asset, and availability for holiday peak season and weekend and evening shifts is required.
Candidates need a positive, collaborative and customer-focused approach, with strong communication skills. Retail experience is an asset, and availability for holiday peak season and weekend and evening shifts is required.
Roots needs candidates who are comfortable engaging customers, show initiative and a positive attitude, and communicate well. Retail experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
1+ YOERoots needs candidates with at least one year of retail experience, ideally in apparel. Coaching, training or leading peers, and experience with POS, cash handling and opening and closing procedures, are assets.
Candidates need a positive, collaborative attitude, strong communication and relationship skills, and self-motivation. Retail experience is an asset but not required, and candidates must be able to stand and move for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
1+ YOERoots needs candidates with at least one year of retail experience, ideally in apparel. Coaching or leading peers, and experience with POS, cash handling and opening and closing procedures, are assets.
1+ YOEAu moins 1 an d'expérience en commerce de détail, idéalement en mode; Expérience en accompagnement, formation ou leadership, un atout; Disponibilité pour au moins 3 quarts par semaine, incluant soirs et fins de semaine
Candidates need retail experience, ideally in apparel, along with a friendly, upbeat, self-starting approach. They should be able to understand customer needs, present products well, and handle cash and store standards.