Fine Arts Leader (Visual Arts)

Organization:

City of Burnaby

Deadline:

Jan. 28, 2025

Website:

http://www.burnaby.ca/our-city/get-involved/jobs-and-careers

Job Description:

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

Responsibilities:

The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts has a unique opportunity to be a part of Fine Arts programming for the community! We are hiring a Fine Arts Leader to assist in developing Visual Arts programming, through assisting with planning, implementing and coordinating classes, evaluating current programs, planning events and exhibitions. You’ll also have the opportunity to act as a resource person for specialized Visual Arts instructors and artistic organizations in the Community. You will prepare promotional material and generate ideas to boost the profile of Visual Arts. Preparing and maintaining records, working within the registration database and tracking supply inventories will also be part of your duties. You will be required to have strong working relationships with other staff and contract instructors. You will have a supervisory role with Fine Art Instructors, Fine Art assistants and volunteers, evaluating and providing guidance as needed. You will perform related work as required.

Qualifications:

To qualify, you’ll need to have completed a two-year Community College course in a Fine Arts specialty including courses in teaching and related instructional experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. You’ll be required to have sound knowledge of the principles, practices and materials associated with Visual Arts programming, i.e. organizing and maintaining supplies, studio spaces, and specialized equipment. You’ll need to have a strong understanding of community needs and interests, as well as an ability to develop and evaluate programs that serve the community. You should have classroom management experience as well as an ability to teach participants of varying ages. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply today!

Please note that a Police Information Check is required for this position.

Pay Rate: $31.97 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Location: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on a as needed basis on a seasonal basis. Typical shifts in this position are Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday from 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. This position will require the availability to work some of the full day Summer Camps.

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers by January 28, 2025.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=6646 by January 28, 2025.

Remuneration:

$31.97 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Contact Name: People and Culture City of Burnaby
Contact Email: careers@burnaby.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 294-7303