hairstyling specialist

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local barbershop is looking for an experienced hairstylist to provide a range of hair services, including cutting, trimming, and styling hair according to client's preferences. Candidates should hold a Hairstylist Licence and have at least 2 years of experience. This role is situated in a fast-paced, urban environment requiring strong interpersonal skills and client focus. The position offers health benefits such as a dental plan, commission, and participation in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Commission

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven hair styling techniques like blow drying.
• Capable of performing receptionist duties.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on beauty care treatments.
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions.
• Book appointments and maintain supplies.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Hairstylist Licence

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Urban area
• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on beauty care treatments
• Analyze hair and scalp condition
• Book appointments
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• Provide custom hair and scalp treatment
• Shampoo customers' hair
• Shave and trim beards and mustaches
• Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages
• Supervise apprentices/students in training
• Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
• Apply hair extensions
• Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
• Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features and preferences
• Perform receptionist duties
• Maintain and order supplies

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Hairstylist Licence

Experience and specialization

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people