hairstylist

Hairbin; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hairstyling shop in Fort St. John is looking for an experienced hairstylist. Responsibilities include cutting, coloring, and treating hair, as well as supervising other staff. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. The position offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for commission and gratuities.

Benefits

Commission

Gratuities

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience in hairstyling.

Responsibilities

• Book appointments for clients.
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions.
• Provide hair treatments and supervise other staff.
• Perform receptionist duties.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• 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
• Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
• Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
• Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features and preferences
• Perform receptionist duties

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying
• Hair braiding
• Iron waving / curling
• Permanents
• Twisting
• Relaxing
• Spiking

Hair colouring techniques

• Bleach
• Dyes / tints
• Streaking / highlights

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available