Hairdresser (On-Site) (English Services)

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At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Position: Hairdresser

Status of Employment: Casual

CBC News is seeking Hairdressers for occasional work to support its hosts, contributors, and guests in a deadline-driven environment. You are able to perform hairstyling within 10-20 minutes and touchups in a timely fashion, working together with a Makeup Artist to get clients to the set on time. You are organized and detail-oriented with experience working in live broadcast. You maintain professionalism and discretion while conversing with colleagues. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. 

Key Tasks:

• Performs hairstyling on all types of natural hair, hair pieces, and extensions

• Contributes ideas and makes recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results.

• Consults with Supervising Makeup Artist to determine best methods of production and materials to be used.

• Collaborates with the Host and Makeup Artist to ensure visual unity

• Selects tools and materials, and ensures that they are available to meet program requirements.

• Work with Supervising Makeup Artist to research hair trends, try new techniques and evaluate products.

• Ability to work variable shifts, including early mornings (starting at 4am) and weekends.
   

As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:

• Make necessary arrangements for hairdressing

Education Required:

Requires good knowledge and understanding of television program production methods

including picture, lighting and design craft functions, as well as how these crafts interact

with the production clients. Must have a hairdressers license and at least two years of professional experience in a similar role

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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