Studio Assistant

Posting Number

**Posting Number**
- SS0406- Position Information**Division**
- Business & Applied Studies**Department**
- Fine Arts**Supervisor Title**
- Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science & Management**Location**
- Comox Valley(CV)**Posting Type**
- Internal/External Posting**Position Status**
- Temporary**If Others, please specify**

**Desired Start Date**
- 08/21/2023**Position End Date (if temporary)**

**Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)**
- Under Article 1.05 b) of the NIC CUPE Local 3479 collective agreement a temporary employee with an assignment less than twelve (12) months is excluded from the agreement provisions relating to Seniority (Article 11) and Layoff and Recall (Article 12). The offer of this temporary appointment, on an**%**
- On-Call**Pay Grade**
- G: $28.57-$30.32**Position Summary**
- Reporting to
- ** **the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science & Management, the Studio Assistant - Fine Arts Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Photography and Printmaking provides support for faculty in their responsibilities for students and technical supervision and assistance for students in the use of Fine Arts facilities, equipment, materials and processes.**Position Competencies**
- Job Knowledge
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organization
- Customer Service Excellence
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate safe equipment use to students.
- Demonstrate safe use of hazardous materials to students.
- Assist faculty in the demonstration of various processes and techniques related to Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Analogue and/or Digital photography and Printmaking..
- Provides follow-up technical assistance to students.
- Organizes and prepares studios and materials for classes and for use by students and faculty in accordance with curriculum requirements.
- Ensures the general cleanliness, safety and security of the areas, including all Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Analogue and Digital photography and Printmaking studios and shops.
- Ensures a safe working and learning environment by adhering to WHMIS, WCB Regulations, and by following the college’s occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
- Liaise with Studio Technicians on all technical issues that arise for students or faculty within the department.
- Performs other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

**Required Education & Experience**
- Two Year Diploma in Fine Arts with technical knowledge in one or more areas of the Fine Arts including Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Analogue and/or Digital photography and Printmaking practices.
- Six month experience.
- OFA Level One and WHMIS training

**Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities**
- 1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively the fundamental characteristics and processes in Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Analogue and/or Digital photography and Printmaking studios.
- 2. Ability to supervise in the safe use of all equipment used in Sculpture, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Analogue and/or Digital photography and Printmaking areas.
- 3. Supervisory skills and the ability to make decisions with considerable
- ** **independence within policies and guidelines.
- 4. Good physical condition with ability to lift and carry 22 kg.**Special Instructions to Applicant**- Posting Detail Information

**Posting Open Date**
- 08/14/2023**Posting Close Date**

**Open Until Filled**
- Yes