Arts Centre Specialist

7 days ago


Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

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.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Recreation and Social Programs
- Position Type: 1 Permanent Part -Time
- Location: Various
- Compensation: Pay Grade 7 $34.33 - 45.94 per hour (2024 Rates)
- Days of Work: This position works various shifts
including daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Hours of work: This position works a maximum of 30 hours per week.
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310681



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