Job Description

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Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

Position Summary:

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The Cosmetics & Esthetics Technician is responsible for overseeing and supporting various aspects of Evolutions Spa's operations, with a particular emphasis on student supervision and the efficient functioning of spa procedures. This role encompasses technical, logistical, and clerical support for the Cosmetic Techniques Management (CTM), Esthetics & Medical Spa Therapies (MST), Medical Esthetics Nursing (MDN), and Esthetician (EST) programs. Key responsibilities include supervising spa procedures, training students, maintaining inventory, managing retail operations, and ensuring the smooth operation of spa software systems. Additionally, the role involves administrative duties, support for program coordinators and faculty, and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.

This is for parental leave coverage.

Responsibilities:

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Student Supervision

Creates student orientation, student's spa contracts, daily procedures, protocols, schedules, and setup/cleaning/take down checklists. Observes and tracks students in treatment performance, recommendation of home care and treatment plans, and overall customer service skills to assign a final grade.

Operations

Schedules student shifts into the spa software system, arranges appointments/treatments and schedules, performs daily deposits, lab setup to meet daily requirements. Oversees the retail operations, marketing, and communication strategies and tactics. Maintains equipment and furniture in 3 dedicated labs, including manicure tables, magnifying lamps, steamers, beauty machines, esthetic beds, pedicure stands, salon account management software. This also includes labs associated with the
EST/MST, MDN, and CTM Programs.
Maintains spa software systems and Moneris machine.

Administrative Support

Sources to meet college and SOF requirements and orders. Receives and processes orders, and stock inventory (supplies and products). Processes LPO's for these supplies. Records inventory and maintains, packs and prepares for selling student kits. Assists program coordinator, open house and information sessions for new applicants. Assists faculty, coordinators, and student advisors with the smooth operation of program courses, events, and student schedules/records. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Education

Minimum completed two (2) year diploma in Esthetics.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of working experience at a spa/salon using an account management system and applying knowledge in specialized esthetics equipment such as a Steamer, high-frequency machine, and brushing machine.

Skills

Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills. In-depth knowledge of Esthetics treatments, skincare products, and industry trends. Knowledge of the program curriculum, services offered and space required based on knowledge of esthetics equipment and services.

Note:

A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process.

Job Details

External Posting Date:

October 28th 2025

External Closing Date:

Pay Range:

Payband H - $36.29 - $42.13 (Start rate: $36.29)

Hours:

35 hours per week + (OT as required)

Work Type:

On-site

Shift:

Monday to Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Ideal Start Date:

11/10/25

End Date:

Number of Openings:

1

Posting Intent:

Immediate Need

Job Type:

Temporary Assignment (Appendix D)


Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

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Seneca is Canada's leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.


None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca - the faculty, support staff and administrators - who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

Our Commitment

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We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

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Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.