Hairdresser

The employer creates content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians across multiple platforms. They are looking for Hairdressers for occasional work to support its hosts, contributors, and guests in a deadline-driven environment. You are able to perform hairstyling within 10-20 minutes and touchups in a timely fashion, working together with a Makeup Artist to get clients to the set on time. You are organized and detail-oriented with experience working in live broadcast. You maintain professionalism and discretion while conversing with colleagues. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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Key Tasks:

• Performs hairstyling on all types of natural hair, hair pieces, and extensions.
• Contributes ideas and makes recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results.
• Consults with Supervising Makeup Artist to determine best methods of production and materials to be used.
• Collaborates with the Host and Makeup Artist to ensure visual unity
• Selects tools and materials, and ensures that they are available to meet program requirements.
• Work with Supervising Makeup Artist to research hair trends, try new techniques and evaluate products.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including early mornings (starting at 4am) and weekends.

As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:

• Make necessary arrangements for hairdressing.

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• Requires good knowledge and understanding of television program production methods including picture, lighting and design craft functions, as well as how these crafts interact with the production clients. Must have a hairdressers license and at least two years of professional experience in a similar role
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.