Hairstylist Specialist

Hairstyling specialist VERIFIED


Job details

Location: 1022 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1Z5

Salary: $16.55 hourly / 80 hours bi-weekly 40% commission per sale (Minimum wage is guaranteed)

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, Morning, 10:00 to 19:00

Start date: As soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies: 3 vacancies


Overview

Languages: English

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: 5 years or more

Credentials:

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Hairstylist Trade Certification
• Hairstyling Red Seal Certificate
• Hairstylist Licence

Work site environment: Noisy; Odours; Non-smoking;

Work setting:

• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Book appointments
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• 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 other hair stylists and other staff
• Supervise apprentices/students in training
• Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
• Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
• 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 or determine style from client's instructions and preferences
• Perform receptionist duties
• Maintain and order supplies
• Clean and maintain work space

Experience and specialization

Hair styling techniques:

• Blow drying
• Hair braiding
• Iron waving/curling
• Permanents
• Extensions
• Twisting
• Locking
• Relaxing
• Spiking
• Pin curls
• Roller setting

Hair colouring techniques

• Bleach
• Dyes/tints
• Frosting
• Streaking/highlights

Additional information

Transportation/travel information: Own transportation; 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

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan; Health care plan; Vision care benefits
• Long term benefits: Other benefits
• Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer; On-site amenities; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Team building opportunities; Parking available; Variable or compressed work week

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, Visible minorities


Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Apply By email: kristin@foxandjanesalon.com
Include this reference number in your application: 1007



Here is what you must include in your application:

• Job reference number
• Cover letter
• Proof of the requested certifications
• Link to web portfolio

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

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Fox & Jane
In 2011, Lorean Cairns, one of NYC’s top in demand hairstylists, and Billy Canu, a marketing mastermind who had cooked up his first successful business in his early 20’s, connected over a common vibe. Their shared values and sense of community was clear from day one and together, they began pouring their hearts and minds into a business model of their own. Having worked in every type of NYC salon, Lorean still couldn’t find one that felt like home. Creating a like-minded community based on fun, real progress, goal setting and an unstoppable drive for team success in a setting that wasn’t only chill and beautiful, but highly approachable was the secret combination to Cairns’ vision… Together, these partners turned best friends were not only able to create a space that finally felt right, but an entire community that flourishes to this day, 150 teammates strong and growing.

Driven to empower, innovate and uplift the modern beauty industry, Lorean, Billy, and the rest of the Behind the Scenes Crew provide a community experience unlike any other. Through personalized business coaching, continuous education, and a close-knit support system, this top performing industry powerhouse focuses on creating an environment that encourages growth and promotes successful careers. Achieving your goals and taking control of your limitless potential has never felt more like home!