who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Product Innovation team infuses the lululemon apparel business with new ideas, new technologies, new understanding, and new products. With a diverse and passionate team of innovators, our leading human and material research infrastructure, and the pioneering Science of Feel innovation philosophy, the Product Innovation team ensures that lululemon remains at the forefront of the sport, exercise, and lifestyle apparel industry. As a Research Program Coordinator within our Evergreen team, you will be directly accountable for the coordination and support of innovative platforms across key initiatives related to the future of active apparel. You will bridge early-stage research, human sciences, and product creation; developing and
implementing ,operation tools and integrating scientific translation in support of generating transformative apparel experiences.

core responsibilities

• In partnership with Research Manager, coordinate and manage the Evergreen portfolio in support of functional apparel.
• Be the central point of contact for project tracking, facilitating team discussions, cross-functional connections and platform optimisation across internal and external projects.
• Coordinate and manage multi-platform reports and dashboards as well as capturing, consolidating and reporting of high quality technical and program documentation.
• Collaborate and improve visibility of Evergreen across the Product Innovation and wider business teams by proactively building and promoting scalable tools that translate research findings into evidence-based actionable insights for design, development, and executive stakeholders.
• Support the exploration and implementation of research innovation practices and strategic directions that will continually build and optimise research knowledge to commercialisation.

qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in a relevant research field (e.g. materials, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, kinesiology). 1-2 years of applied R&D industry is an asset.
• Experience with the university research system including writing and successfully delivering proposals for academic-industry grant agencies (e.g. MITACs, NSERC).
• Strong technical foundation who understands and can interpret scientific findings across our diverse research areas.
• Strong communicator with the ability to take complex research knowledge and synthesise them into accessible, engaging formats for cross-functional partners.
• Fluent in designing, maintaining and visualising unstructured data using advanced tools (e.g. Smartsheet, PowerBI, custom analytic dashboards).
• Has experience experimenting and leveraging LLMs and agentic AI tools for project management and research knowledge generation.
• Experience with managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously ensuring deadlines, reporting requirements and partner needs are met.
• Comfortable serving as the “hub” for information flow between multiple teams.
• Very high attention to detail and can apply systems thinking to manage complex systems of research, data flows and automation.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $55,300 - 72,600 CADannually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series *(to name a few) *

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.