barber

Central Barbers and Stylists · Victoria, BC · $21.00 hourly

Verdict

This posting shows strong legitimacy signals: the employer is a well-established 48+ year old barbershop with a reachable website, confirmed business location, and BBB registration. The job description is detailed and specific to the barber role with clear responsibilities, qualifications, and support programs. However, the use of a generic Gmail domain (hr.centralbarbersnstylists@gmail.com) for HR contact is a notable concern, as legitimate businesses typically use their own domain for official communications. This inconsistency prevents a lower score despite otherwise strong legitimacy indicators.

Generic email domain for HR contact+18
Contact email is hr.centralbarbersnstylists@gmail.com (Gmail), not the employer's own domain. While the business has a legitimate website, HR communications should typically use the company domain.
Reasonable salary and standard employment terms-5
Salary of $21.00/hour is appropriate for a barber position in Victoria, BC. Full-time permanent role with standard employment options (day/weekend shifts).
Detailed job description with specific responsibilities-10
Posting includes comprehensive task list, required qualifications, work conditions, personal suitability traits, and support programs for various demographics (newcomers, youth, Indigenous people, visible minorities).
Website reachable and business match confirmed-15
Official website centralbarbersandstylists.ca is reachable with 95% confidence. Web verification shows businessMatch='match' and locationMatch='match'.
Established business with confirmed location-20
Central Barbers & Stylists is a legitimate, established barbershop in Victoria, BC with 48+ years of operation. Business location confirmed at 664 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2. BBB registered since 2014.

Application flags (1)

Generic email domain

hr.centralbarbersnstylists@gmail.com

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "http://www.centralbarbersandstylists.ca/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "unknown",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "Central Barbers & Stylists is a legitimate, established barbershop in Victoria, BC with 48+ years of operation. Official website centralbarbersandstylists.ca is reachable. Business location confirmed at 664 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2 (matches claimed location). BBB registered since 2014, owner Darcie Graff. Posting provides no mailing address (applicants apply online/email). Real commercial office location confirmed; no red flags detected."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Hairstylists and barbers (63210)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $21.00 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting: Urban area, On-site customer service, Relocation costs covered by employer, Willing to relocate, Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
Tasks: Book appointments, Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences, Shampoo customers' hair, Shave and trim beards and mustaches, Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages, Supervise other hair stylists and other staff, Maintain and order supplies
Hair colouring techniques: Bleach, Dyes/tints, Frosting, Streaking/highlights
Security and safety: Bondable, Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability: Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Reliability, Team player
Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Are you currently a student?, Do you have experience working in this field?
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options: Day, Weekend
Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.), Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) 
Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people: Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations   
Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination  
Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
How to apply:
By email: hr.centralbarbersnstylists@gmail.com