Req ID: 26316
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 07/18/2025

Job Summary

Our team is seeking Assistant Specialty Arts Instructors for specialized arts programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the instruction of a speciality arts program(s) as outlined by the City of Mississauga to meet the needs of participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating the activity.

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Supervisor and working with the Specialty Arts Instructor, this position supports the delivery of specialized arts programs to children, youth, families and/or adults in one or more mediums:

• Woodworking (furniture design, fine woodworking, carving, cabinetry, butcher’s block, wood sculpting)
• Glass (glass blowing, flame-working, fused, cast glass, stained glass)
• Jewellery (metal-smithing, beading, wire-working)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Specialty Arts Instructor to deliver comprehensive arts program(s) as developed by the Recreation and Culture Division to meet the needs of all participants in the program(s).
• Oversight, coaching and monitoring of participants’ use of equipment, materials and tools.
• Work with groups of up to 15 participants.
• Coaching participants through project completion.
• Prepare supplies, equipment, materials and tools to support program operations.
• Support the finishing of participants’ work due to course time considerations and/or experience as required.
• Partake in studio preparation and clean-up of materials, equipment and studio environment consistent with accepted standards and studio operating procedures.
• Support the objectives and philosophies of arts programs as established by the Recreation and Culture Division through quality instruction and excellent customer and staff relations.
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner in writing or voicemail with the Program Supervisor all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of the program.
• Complete facility checks before each program starts and report to Supervisor.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all registered participants throughout the program.
• Policy and procedure adherence and provide quality customer service and information to participants and other staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience working in Jewellery, Glass and/or Woodworking as well as the techniques, materials and practices for instructing in those media/subjects.
• Post-Secondary Education / Training in Jewellery, Glass and/or Woodworking.
• Knowledge of and experience in teaching.
• Ability to teach various age groups and/or skill levels.
• Working knowledge of and experience in a studio environment including equipment, materials as well as health and safety practices relevant to specific art genre.
• Practicing artist in craft or artistic medium an asset.
• Emergency First Aid/CPR B certification by employment start date at employee's expense.
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification by employment start date in order to teach any children's programs at employee's expense.
• Minimum 16 years of age or older at the start of the employment.
• Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector screening at candidate's own expense that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.
• Note: Hours are not guaranteed. Hours are dependent on sufficient program registration.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $21.83 - $27.56
Hours of Work: up to 40 hours
Work Location: Various Locations
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.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.