barber

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

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 setting

• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients on beauty care treatments
• Analyze hair and scalp condition
• 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
• Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
• Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features and preferences
• Maintain and order supplies

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying

Hair colouring techniques

• Dyes/tints

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)