Barber

Overview

This position requires working on site at Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop located in Burnaby, British Columbia. The barbershop environment is fast-paced and necessitates attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination. The role involves various hair cutting and styling tasks, customer appointment booking, and providing scalp treatments.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

Applicants should have between two and three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointment bookings.
• Cut and trim hair according to client preferences.
• Shampoo customers' hair.
• Shave and trim beards and mustaches.
• Provide hair treatments including waving, straightening, tinting, and scalp massages.
• Apply chemical treatments such as bleach, tints, dyes, or rinses for coloring or styling purposes.
• Perform cutting, trimming, tapering, curling, waving, perming, and styling of hair.
• Recommend hairstyles suitable to clients’ physical features and personal preferences.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Maintain focus on details with good hand-eye coordination.
• Engage in a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, often standing for prolonged periods.

Personal Attributes

• Strong client focus and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.

Benefits

• Dental insurance plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Healthcare plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The employer is committed to equitable hiring practices and inclusivity, offering support for newcomers and refugees as well as youth and visible minority groups through recognition programs, training, and welcoming workplace initiatives.