THE BUSINESS
We are Everyday Luxury™.
It's what we do and how we do it — together.
It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.
It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.
It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong.
It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.
It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity.
With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us.
THE TEAM
The mission of the People Practices & Compliance Department is to identify, consult, and mitigate people risks in the business through creative problem-solving, and the development of proactive employment practices
THE OPPORTUNITY
Aritzia is growing, and our People Practices & Compliance team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for mitigating people risks through compliance activities. As the Senior Associate/Associate, People Practices & Compliance, you will support the team responsible for the development and ongoing validation and governance of people compliance activities. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless – from a rewarding career in People Practices & Compliance to continued growth and development with Aritzia.
THE ROLE
As the Senior Associate/Associate, People Practices & Compliance, you will:
Partner with relevant Business Partners, including Legal and Risk, to gather legislative and policy requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement people policies, supporting effective change management
Audit and revise the Employee Handbook to ensure consistency with current policies and legislative requirements
Support the annual rollout of the Employee Handbook, ensuring consistent application across teams
Support the development of frameworks, tools and processes that support effective and compliant employment practices
Partner with stakeholders to advise on amendments to employment contracts, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements
THE QUALIFICATIONS
The Senior Associate/Associate, People Practices & Compliance has:
Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in human resources compliance
A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business
THE COMPENSATION
At Aritzia, we provide market-leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay-for-performance philosophy.
The range for roles at this level is $50,000 - $150,000 CAD per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range.
With comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all.
THE PERKS
Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:
Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.
ARITZIA
Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.
We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.
Aritzia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aritzia and has not been reviewed or approved by Aritzia.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 24/7 virtual wellness access for employees and their families. Recent enhancements around fertility and gender‑affirming care underscore breadth of coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is topped up by the company and extends to all parents through birth, adoption, or surrogacy. Family access to mental‑health specialists further supports dependents.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks include a meaningful merchandise discount, designated wellbeing time, and on‑site fitness facilities at select campuses. Feedback suggests these lifestyle offerings add tangible value alongside base pay.
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What We Do
Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We’re about good design, quality materials and timeless style — all with the wellbeing of our People and Planet in mind. Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 115+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere. OUR APPROACH Aritzia means style, not trend, and quality over everything. We treat each in-house label as its own atelier, united by premium fabrics, meticulous construction and an of-the-moment point of view. We handpick fabrics from the world’s best mills for their feel, function and ability to last. We obsess over proportion, fit and that just-right silhouette. From hand-painted prints to the art of pocket placement, our innovative design studio considers and reconsiders each detail to create essentials you’ll reach for again, and again, and again. If it isn’t just right, it isn’t Aritzia. We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers (2023). The ranking is based on survey results from 12,000 working Canadians. Everyday Luxury. To Elevate Your World™️
