Contractor - 3rd Party General Nanaimo, BC, CA5 days ago Requisition ID: 3169EHN Canada is the nation's largest private network of industry‐leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.Learn more at ehncanada.ComBe part of the work that's changing lives.Job SummaryEHN Edgewood Nanaimo is seeking a professional, reliable and compassionate Hairdresser/Hairstylist to provide hair services to clients at our residential treatment facility in Nanaimo one evening per week.This is an independent service provider opportunity. The hairdresser operates their own business from our facility, sets their own prices, collects payment directly from clients and retains 100% of their service revenue. EHN Edgewood does not take a percentage of service fees.What Edgewood ProvidesDesignated private room for hair servicesHair-washing sinkLocked storage for equipment and suppliesRegular weekly service timeSupportive environment in which to provide servicesAbout the OpportunityThe successful candidate will bring their own professional tools and products and manage their own business operations, including appointments, pricing, payment processing, bookkeeping and taxes.The hairdresser will provide a current price list that includes short-, medium- and long-length haircuts, as well as pricing for colour services where offered.Reliability is key to our clients and team. The hairdresser is expected to attend their scheduled service time, arrive prepared and on time, and arrange a qualified replacement if they are unable to attend. If additional hairdressing support is required for a particular service,



the hairdresser is responsible for arranging the additional qualified staff.Client volume will vary from week to week, and Edgewood does not guarantee a minimum number of appointments or income. Clients may cancel, not attend appointments or have treatment‐related commitments that affect their availability. The hairdresser will manage their own appointments and cancellation/no‐show practices in a way that is respectful of the treatment environment.Working With Our ClientsOur clients are individuals receiving treatment in a residential treatment environment. The successful candidate will provide services with a trauma‐informed, respectful and client‐centred approach, while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.The hairdresser will follow Edgewood's Code of Conduct, facility expectations and Infection Prevention and Control requirements, and work collaboratively with Edgewood staff to support a safe and welcoming experience for clients.Detailed expectations regarding client interactions, professional boundaries, confidentiality and permitted services will be reviewed during the interview and onboarding process.Qualifications & RequirementsProfessional hairdressing/hairstyling experienceAppropriate professional/business liability insuranceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent reliability and organizational skillsProfessional, compassionate and respectful approachAbility to work independently and manage a small businessAbility to provide haircuts and, where applicable, colour servicesOwn professional tools, products and debit/credit payment processingExperience working in healthcare, mental health, substance use treatment or other client‐centred environments is an asset.Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

📌 Hairdresser / Hairstylist – Independent Service Provider (Nanaimo)
🏢 Edgewood Health Network
📍 Nanaimo