Technician, Studio - Visual Arts

Technician, Studio - Visual Arts Req ID: 28469 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 11/16/2026 Job Summary Under the direction of the Supervisor, Culture Programs - Visual Arts, the Studio Arts Technician manages equipment maintenance, repair and replacement, health & safety and safe operating practices and procedures within the City’s specialized studio spaces including the Living Arts Centre and art hub locations. Additional responsibilities include providing equipment training, oversight and inventory, performing preventative and emergency equipment maintenance and repairs, health & safety and operational training and documentation as well as providing technical advice and assistance at citywide facilities that support Culture Programs. Duties and Responsibilities Support safe operations of Culture Programs within arts spaces including ceramics, glass, flameworking, sculpture, wood, photography, dance, textiles, jewellery, painting and drawing and multi-purpose arts spaces; Maintain studio equipment in good operating order including regular monitoring, maintenance and repair; Maintain studio checklists, repair logs, and preventative maintenance service schedules and ensure safe and clean studio and storage environments; Ensure safe operations and servicing of equipment and adherence to proper handling and storage of products according to WHMIS and SDS standards; Maintain Studio Operating and Health & Safety manuals and participate on the Recreation and Culture Joint Health and Safety Committee; Demonstrate proper operations for a wide variety of tools and equipment, providing technical support and training to users and staff for specialized studio spaces; Document, report and follow up with required action on all equipment-related accidents/incidents; Oversee the inventory and purchasing of studio equipment, materials and supplies and support program supply delivery and inventory tracking; Work with program staff to ensure spaces meet programmatic needs; Review Resident Artist applications for technical competence as required; Liaise, co-ordinate and problem solve with Facilities and Property Maintenance staff and outside contractors for maintenance, improvement and emergency work; Assist in exhibition installation and lighting as required; Assist with functional guidance of part-time Ceramic Assistant including scheduling, evaluation and hiring to ensure effective studio operations and program support; Provide technical knowledge and recommendations on studio renovations and equipment upgrades; source contractors and suppliers; Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends to meet program support needs and on call for emergency repairs and furnace alarm; Provide ad-hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team. Assist with the development, design and delivery of Culture programs and camps as required Skills and Qualifications Post-secondary degree, diploma or other recognized technical qualifications in Craft and Design, specializing in either glass, wood, and/or ceramics; Minimum 3 years related facility and maintenance experience in a craft studio setting or equivalent combination of education and related experience; Health and Safety, WHMIS and SDS training required; A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR B or C (lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St John’s Ambulance) at employees’ expense or; a valid Intermediate First Aid (lifesaving Society) at employees’ expense Ability to travel between multiple Recreation and Culture sites within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel. Access to a personal vehicle, preferred. Proficient use of R3/SAP, SharePoint, Microsoft Office and ActiveNet software is an asset Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 70,807.00 - $ 94,410.00 Hours of Work: 40 Work Location: Living Arts Centre ONSITE Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions) Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery Non-Union/Union: Non Union We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement. If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.