Funeral Hairdresser - Occasional

Outaouais Funeral Cooperative (CFO) is seeking to fill a position of Occasional Funeral Hairstylist.

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of an organization that places human values and cooperative values at the heart of its decisions;
• Work within a passionate and committed team;
• Develop your skills in a framework imbued with dignity;
• Hold an important and gratifying role in serving families;
• Work within a cooperative recognized for over 47 years for its human and respectful service.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Laboratory and Cremation Expertise Manager, the funeral hairstylist is called upon to:

• Consult files, route sheets or any other relevant document, as well as photos provided by the family, in order to faithfully reproduce the deceased's hairstyle;
• Listen to the needs, suggestions and wishes expressed by the family;
• Clean, brush, cut, color and style the hair of the deceased with care and precision;
• Perform adapted hairstyles (hairdos, brushings, buns, etc.), while respecting the desired appearance;
• Recreate a natural hairstyle effect, in particular by reproducing a "standing" hairstyle, despite the lying position, using appropriate techniques (curling, drying, etc.);
• Adapt interventions in the event of an autopsy in order to discreetly and respectfully conceal incisions;
• Take into account religious, cultural or traditional particularities;
• Install, if necessary, hair accessories consistent with the expressed wishes and objects brought by the family;
• Prepare and apply coloring formulas adapted to specific conditions (e.g. low temperature);
• Use appropriate tools, including clippers, when required;
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment;
• Accomplish all other related or collaborative tasks related to the hairstyling of the deceased.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Be at ease with handling the deceased (adaptability);
• Respect, empathy and discretion;
• Rigor, meticulousness and attention to detail;
• Concern for family service;
• Autonomy and sense of organization in task execution;
• Technical skills in hairstyling;
• Team spirit and collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma of vocational studies (DEP); any combination of training and relevant experience will be considered;
• Minimum two (2) years of experience related to a similar position;
• Hold a valid permit and have access to an automobile.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Note that only selected applications will be contacted. The CFO is committed to promoting a diverse and representative workforce, as well as an inclusive work environment where all employees are treated fairly. The use of the feminine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent.