Arts Centre Specialist, On-Call

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As the Arts Centre Specialist, you will provide technical support for all types of ceramic arts programs. You will also oversee studio memberships, rentals, and studio membership/volunteer training. Primary duties include:

• Load, unload, fire, and maintain electric, wood, soda/salt, and gas kilns.
• Provide resource, expertise, and technical support to teaching staff, facility users, and the public.
• Teach art programs and assist with Arts Centre special events.
• Monitor ceramics studio and kiln room equipment, ensuring the safety and security of the public and the facility.
• Complete light maintenance work as required.
• Conduct glaze research, development, and production.
• Manage and maintain clay and glaze materials including inventory, supply ordering, and arranging pickup/delivery.
• Assist customers with registrations, telephone inquiries, facility bookings and sales.
• Provide administrative functions to meet program/facility needs.

Qualifications 

• A completed 2 year Fine Arts Diploma with a ceramics specialization plus at least 2 years of experience working in a ceramics studio; OR
• At least 2 years of post-secondary education with a ceramics specialization plus at least 5 years of experience working in a ceramics studio.
• Current Intermediate First Aid certificate or willing to obtain it upon commencement of employment.
• Possess or be willing to attain Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) training upon commencement of employment.
• You have strong customer service and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to provide excellent instruction and direction.

 Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to silica dust. Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle 

• This position works full time from the office, with no remote work options available.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 On-Call
• Compensation: Pay Grade 7 $36.60 - 48.97 per hour

• Hours of work: On-call hours will vary based on 

  operational requirements. 

• Days of work: This position works various shifts 

  including daytime, evenings, and weekends.

• Location: Various
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 30, 2026
• Job ID:  315465