Post a Job

Dear Beauty Industry Employers,

We would like to invite you to post your current/future job posting with Executive Spa Group.

Our job bank is free, fast and easy to use. When you post your job listing with Executive Spa Group, you are able to post multiple listings for up to 30 days at a time. Candidates submit their resume and other application material directly to you, thereby allowing you to be fully in control of the screening and hiring process.

By advertising in our Job Bank, you will ensure your posting is seen by thousands of beauty professional job seekers across Alberta. Our Job Bank can help you reach more qualified service providers than ever before. Simply complete our template outlining the skill set you require and submit it for posting. It’s that easy. And because Executive Spa Group specializes in the beauty industry, finding service providers has never been so easy!

Why post with Executive Spa Group?

• Our job bank is Alberta Beauty Industry focused
• Our job bank is visited by Service Providers in Alberta looking for their next employment opportunity
• Executivespagroup.com attracts top industry employers and job seekers
• Our job bank contains up-to-date job listings in Alberta
• Our job bank is easy-to-use
• Our job bank is absolutely FREE!

Click here to begin posting your job listings with Executive Spa Group.

Executive Spa Group
(780) 604 2772
executivespagroup.com

Holidays and Holiday Pay: Beauty Industry Employees

This information comes from Alberta’s Employment Standards Code. Whether you are FT, PT, or on Commission, the code applies to all employees who are NOT self-employed or contracted.

Now let’s begin…

Throughout the year, the following holidays are recognized by the code:

• January 1, New Year’s Day
• 3rd Monday in February, Family Day
• Friday before Easter (varies in March/April), Good Friday
• Monday after May 25, Victoria Day
• July 1, Canada Day
• 1st Monday in September, Labour Day
• 2nd Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day
• November 11, Remembrance Day
• December 25, Christmas Day

How old were you when you found out…?

• When July 1 falls on a Monday-Saturday, it is celebrated that day, however, when it falls on a Sunday, its celebrated the next day on Monday
• Employers can choose to designate Boxing Day, Easter Monday, or Heritage Day (1st Monday in August) as a holiday, however, it is NOT mandatory

Do you qualify for holiday pay?

Not everyone is eligible for holiday pay, to be eligible:

• 30 DAYS: You have to have worked at least 30 days before the holiday in question
• GOOD ATTENDANCE: You can ‘t have missed work the day before or the day after the holiday in question
• BE PRESENT: You have to have actually worked on the holiday in question (not refuse)

If you are eligible, and it is your REGULAR day of work, your employer either

• Pays your daily wage + 1.5X your wage for all hours worked; or
• Pays your daily wage + provides a day off with pay of average daily wage (If you accept this option, you must take your day off no later than your next vacation and on a day that would normally be a work day for you)

If you are eligible, and it is NOT your REGULAR day of work, your employer

• Pays you 1.5X your wage for your hours worked

Did you know?

• If you are on vacation when a general holiday occurs and it would be your regular day to work, you are still entitled to holiday pay
• Employees paid by commission are entitled to their daily wage + 1.5x their wage when they work on a holiday Ask Executive Spa Group how to calculate the hourly wage if you are paid by commission or visit the Alberta’s Employment Standard Code Fact Sheet

In the beauty industry, a lot of employees work irregular schedules where employees only work when there is work available, or work in predetermined, repetitive patterns that differ from your average M-F/9-5. Contact Executive Spa Group for questions regarding your eligibility for holiday pay based on your particular schedule.

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EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
Beauty Industry Resource Centre
(780) 604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com

Check out some of our other resources:

TRAINING 411: Beauty Educator Directory

Alberta Beauty Industry Job Bank

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Defining the difference

• An employee works under an employee/employer relationship.
• A contractor carries out their work under an independent business/contractor relationship.
• Chair renters and room renters are self-employed.

Four major differences

We will explore 4 different categories to help you understand the difference between an employee vs contractor:

1. Working Conditions

👉 Pay Schedule

Employees are paid a wage, commission, or a combination on a regular schedule.

Contractors are usually paid solely on commission and receive payment after submitting invoices.

On the other hand, chair or room renters pay a monthly rent to the salon/spa owner.

👉 Training

Generally, the employer pays for an employee’s additional training. Meanwhile, contractors pay for their own training costs.

👉 Hours of Work

Chair or room renters may work during their hours of choosing within the salon’s hours of operation.

In contrast, the employer determines an employee’s hours of work.

2. Tools and Equipment

All necessary tools and equipment are provided and maintained by the employer. However, employees can choose to work with their own tools.

A good service provider will extend the life of any tool or equipment by using it properly and sanitizing it after every client.

On the other hand, contractors provide and maintain their own tools and equipment. Moreover, chair or room renters rent space to provide services.

3. Taxation Deductions/Reporting

A contractor’s pay does not include tax deductions. Subsequently, contractors submit their own federal and provincial tax deductions to the CRA.

On the contrary, an employee’s pay includes deductions. After that, deducted taxes are submitted by the employer to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

SPECIAL NOTE: It is the salon owner’s responsibility to pay EI employer premiums of chair/room renters.

Employees do not collect GST from their clients. Chair or room renters must collect and remit GST if their gross annual revenues reach over $30K.

4. Employment Laws

Alberta’s Employment Standard Code entitles employees to general holiday pay, overtime pay, and minimum wage, in addition to some other benefits.

Unlike employees, the Alberta’s Employment Standard Code does not protect contractors.

In conclusion, there are major differences between an employee vs contractors.

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EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
Beauty Industry Resource Centre
(780) 604-2772
info@executivespagroup.com

Employment Statistics in Canada’s Beauty Industry

NAICS vs. NOC?

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) is a numeric system used to classify occupations in Canada. It is a nationally accepted reference on occupations in Canada.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) on the other hand, is used by businesses and the governments of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to classify business establishments according their type of economic activity.

The Beauty Industry falls under:

NOC:

• 6271 for Hairstylists
• 6482 for Estheticians and Nail Technicians
• 5226 for Makeup Artists
• 3235 for Massage Therapists

NAICS

• 8121- Personal Care Services

Personal Care Services

This industry group comprises businesses primarily engaged in providing personal care services, such as hair care and esthetic services, hair replacement and scalp treatment services, massage services, diet counseling services and ear piercing services.

The North American Industry Classification System further classifies these establishments into more specific services. Contact ESG to learn more.

An establishment is placed into a NAICS category according to its primary business activity (the product or service whose revenues are the highest in terms of dollar value in that particular business).

If an establishment provides more than one product or service and these activities cross over NAICS boundaries any given year then an establishment could move from one NAICS code to another. For example, a spa that offers esthetics and massage therapy could cross over NAICS codes depending on which service sold more that year- facials or massages for example.


The above information was collected via
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
Industry Canada
Statistics Canada

TIPS for growth:

• Carying your business card is always a good idea for marketing yourself. For example, if someone compliments your nails, as a Nail Technician you can say, “I did them!” as you give them your business card, and there- you just got yourself a new client, who might get you another 2 clients, and so on.
• Always keep your conversations positive when you meet new people. A good service provider makes the service all about the client.

Social Media Pages

• Create a professional social media page. The platform choices are endless! For example, a professional Instagram page is a perfect portfolio as you post before and after pictures of your work. It requires pictures only, so you do not have to worry about writing anything. Give yourself an easy user name for people to remember. Remember, the beauty industry is visual, people will judge your work based on what they see.
• Word of Mouth is a slow and steady climb for marketing yourself. However, it results in the strongest foundation possible for your business. Here are example of things your clients might judge:
  • your technical skill
  • the cleanliness of your facility
  • your grooming as a service provider
  • the level of professionalism
    • punctuality
    • customer service

Career Development Resources

Use our online resources including our job bank and TRAINING 411 Beauty Educator directory to help you get started!

Social Media

Like us Facebook and Instagram or follow us on Twitter, Youtube and TikTok.

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Executive Spa Group
(780) 604 2772
executivespagroup.com