barber

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Urban area. Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Supervise other hair stylists and other staff.
• Supervise apprentices/students in training.
• Apply hair extensions.
• 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 and preferences.
• Perform receptionist duties.
• Maintain and order supplies.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Barbering Trade Certification.
• Hairstylist Trade Certification.
• Hairstyling Red Seal Certificate.
• Barber Licence.
• Hairstylist Licence.

Hair styling techniques:

• Blow drying.
• Hair braiding.
• Permanents.
• Locking.

Area of work experience:

Manager.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Public transportation is available.

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.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Shift.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. On call. To be determined. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Commission.
• Gratuities.

Other benefits:

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