- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work setting
Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
Tasks
Analyze hair and scalp conditionBook appointmentsCut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferencesProvide custom hair and scalp treatmentShampoo customers' hairShave and trim beards and mustachesProvide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massagesSupervise apprentices/students in trainingApply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hairApply hair extensionsCut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hairSuggest hair style compatible with client's physical features and preferencesPerform receptionist dutiesMaintain and order supplies
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Hair styling techniques
Blow dryingIron waving/curlingPermanentsExtensionsSpikingPin curlsRoller setting
Hair colouring techniques
BleachDyes/tintsFrostingStreaking/highlights
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationOwn vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periods
Personal suitability
Client focusDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?