Competition Number:

J0326-0500

Position Title:

Art Technician

Position Number (Final)****:

00500992

Vacancy Type:

Existing Position

Employee Group:

Support Staff - USW Local 2010

Job Category:

Arts and Culture

Department or Area:

Studio BFA 11367

Location:

Ontario Hall, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary:

$53,593.00 - $65,358.00/Year

Grade:

06

Hours per Week:

35

Job Type:

Permanent (Less than 12 mths/yr)

Months Worked:

August - May

Shift:

7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions:

1

Date Posted:

May 28, 2026

Closing Date:

June 11, 2026

Additional Information:

The position currently runs full-time from August until May.

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for the setup and maintenance of the studio, including equipment cleaning. This position acts a resource go-to person for users, explaining studio processes, and demonstrating the correct and safe usage of materials and equipment. This position oversees studio inventory, including distribution and ordering of materials.

Job Description

What you will do

• Prepares and cleans the studio, including preparing the equipment for safe use for academic activities.
• Demonstrates the correct and safe usage of materials and equipment to users.
• Oversees inventory management including distributing materials, tracking usage, reordering supplies and accepting deliveries.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to equipment within the studios.
• Performs weekly safety checks and completes the required reporting..
• Provides occasional technical guidance and training to faculty, students, and authorized users.
• Oversees the work of short-term staff, volunteers, or guests.

Required Education

• Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent.

Required Experience

• More than 2 years and up to and including 3 years of experience.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
• Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with other