Barber/Hairstylist - Therapeutic Neighbourhood

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a part-time Barber/Hairstylist for its innovative initiative providing hair services to patients. The ideal candidate will possess experience in hairstyling and show excellent customer service skills, working in a diverse environment. This contract role supports a safe, inclusive atmosphere for mental health services.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in personal care services.
• Experience working with diverse clientele, including black hair.
• Ability to operate in various settings and with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and consulting patients on desired hairstyles.
• Cutting and trimming hair according to patient instructions.
• Ensuring sanitation and maintenance of tools.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Completion of Hairstyling Apprentice Program

Tools

Cutting and Styling Tools

Job description

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Barber/Hairstylist - Therapeutic Neighbourhood

Through its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental HealthisHealth.

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The CAMH Therapeutic Neighbourhood is seeking a part-time, contract (until March 2026) Barber/Hairstylist to provide services to a new initiative providing skilled in-house haircuts and hairstyles to CAMH patients. This initiative, “Mobile Cut and Style”, is supported by Gifts of Light and Employment Works.

Reporting to the Manager of the CAMH Therapeutic Neighbourhood, the Barber will operate out of the TN for appointments and will visit CAMH inpatients, who have an appointment to get a haircut or hairstyle on their units with the support of CAMH clinicians,

Responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming patients and consulting with them on their desired hairstyles
• Cutting and trimming hair according to patients’ instructions
• Using and maintaining cutting and styling tools (tools will be provided)
• Shaving, trimming and shaping clients’ beards and mustaches
• Ensuring that combs, scissors, razors, and other instruments are cleaned, sanitized and counted after each use according to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) guidelines and CAMH Safety Protocol
• Supporting a safe and secure environment for CAMH Patients and Staff

The successful candidate will have one year of experience providing personal care services, including hair styling and haircutting services. Completion of a hairstyling apprentice program or completion of a college or other program in hairstyling is required. Experience working with people who have received mental health and/or addiction services is an asset. The ideal candidate will also bring possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate keen attention to detail, and strong organization and time management skills. Experience working with diverse clientele including cutting and styling black hair is a requirement. Lastly, the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings, with individuals from diverse backgrounds, is a must.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions.We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.

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