You would have a hard time finding a job in Canada with long hair too..
A buddy of mine was told to take out her earrings, she has studs all the way up. She basicly said screw you. That was in Ontario.
I live in the 'Bible belt' of canada as well.. Strip clubs are freaking illegal here... .. .
Have you tried going to an interview with it in a french braid? That gives off the illussion of it being short. Or do a google immage search for styles. You might be able to pull off the long layered punk rock style. But Then again it looks kinda funny if you dont have the outfits to match it.