Commission hairstylist

The salon and the role

A professional salon in Montreal is looking for an experienced hairstylist, an entrepreneur or self-employed worker, who wants to build their own clientele within an established setting. This is not a salaried position: you work on commission, for your own account, with the autonomy that comes with it.

How you are paid

Compensation is commission or percentage based, under an arrangement to be discussed with the salon. The percentage depends on your experience, the clientele you bring and the services you offer.

Important: this is a self-employed arrangement, not salaried employment. You invoice for your services and handle your own taxes and contributions. If this way of working is new to you, we can explain it before you commit.

The techniques required

• Women’s and men’s cuts
• Layering and texturising
• Blow-dry and styling
• Highlights and balayage
• Colouring and root touch-ups
• Bleaching
• Toning and finishing techniques
• Iron styling and curls

On fine to medium hair — straight, wavy or lightly curly, European type.

What counts as an asset

• Updos
• Evening hairstyles
• Event hairstyling

What is required

• Professional experience in hairdressing
• Good command of techniques on fine to medium hair — straight, wavy or lightly curly, European type
• Autonomy and initiative
• Excellent customer service
• Professionalism and punctuality
• Interest in building and retaining your own clientele
• Valid authorisation to work in Canada

The conditions

• Commission or percentage based, to be discussed
• Self-employed status: you keep your autonomy
• Established professional salon in Montreal
• A schedule you organise around your clientele
• The chance to build and keep your own clientele

Who can apply

You must be legally authorised to work in Canada. If you are not sure what your permit allows — particularly for self-employment — tell us: checking that is our job.

The salon’s name

It is not shown publicly. You apply first through Immigraffaires. We assess your experience, then the salon details are shared with you if your application is retained.