Hairdresser

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
- Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
**Tasks**:

- Book appointments
- Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
- Shampoo customers' hair
- Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages
- Supervise other hair stylists and other staff
- Supervise apprentices/students in training
- Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
- Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
- Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
- Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features or determine style from client's instructions and preferences
- Maintain and order supplies
**Hair styling techniques**:

- Blow drying
- Hair braiding
- Iron waving/curling
- Permanents
- Extensions
- Twisting
- Locking
- Relaxing
- Spiking
- Pin curls
- Roller setting
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Gratuities
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities