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Faculty of Fine Arts Employment Opportunities
CIART Lab Technician - casual
Based in the traditional territory of the Blackfoot confederacy, the Center for Indigenous Arts Research & Technology (CIART) is a lab space dedicated to imagining and materializing creative Indigenous technological expression. CIART asserts the need for reclaimed space where Indigenous researchers, artists, and scholars can address creative practice technologies from their own worldviews, lived experiences, and sovereign cultural, spiritual, and material legacies. The lab supports a broad definition of technology, acknowledging sophisticated technological advancements which have existed since time immemorial, originally developed and cared for by ancestral First Peoples. Many of these ancient Indigenous technologies and technological materials have been overlooked and devalued by the colonial perspective, even as they have been appropriated and stolen for the benefit of colonial empire building, often to the detriment of First Nation cultures and economies. CIART recognizes these technologies as active practices being revitalized by new generations of Indigenous creative practitioners. The mandate of this lab is to support these new generations as they interweave ancient and new technologies to support their sovereignty and survivance.
Position Description
The CIART Lab Technician is responsible for organizing lab equipment, overseeing its use, demonstrating its use to lab users, answering lab user questions, troubleshooting technical issues as they arise, and facilitating open lab hours. The CIART Lab Technician reports to the CIART director, relaying lab and lab user needs and concerns as they arise, identifying areas of growth for the lab. The CIART Lab Technician work closely with Faculty of Fine Arts technical staff. This is an excellent position for anyone wanting to expand their experience in a digital media arts environment within an Indigenous arts and research context.
Responsibilities
- Cataloguing and organizing lab equipment (audio/visual media equipment, software, tools, cables)
- Providing technical support, assistance, and space facilitation to lab users during lab hours and lab events
- Moving equipment and furniture in lab as needed to support creative research activities
- Identifying areas of growth for the technical capacity of the lab in response to research needs
- Regular communication and meetings with CIART director for lab planning and scheduling
- Communicating requests from lab users to director
- Regular communication and meetings with fine arts technicians
- Researching equipment use as needed
Wage
$22.00/hour
Position Qualifications
- Can safely lift up to 30lbs. and move, carry, and rearrange furniture and equipment over a period of several hours
- Intermediate working knowledge of audio/visual media equipment, digital arts software, Mac and Windows operating systems
- Comfort communicating and interacting with a wide range of people, including faculty, staff, students, and elder
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with motivation to improve organizational systems
- Ability to take direction, work independently, and work as part of a team
- Familiarity with email and spreadsheet software
- Preferred candidates will demonstrate alignment with CIART’s mandate to uplift Indigenous technologies and Indigenous technological practitioners
- Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong connections to Indigenous cultures, artistic practices, language, and/or community
Supervised by Director of CIART
Supported by FFA technical staff
Preferred candidates will demonstrate alignment with CIART’s mandate to uplift Indigenous technologies and Indigenous technological practitioners.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong connections to Indigenous cultures, artistic practices, language, and/or community.
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.’
Please send resume, cover letter, and class schedule to christine.clark@uleth.ca
Art Studios - Student Assistants
The Art Studios, located in the Centre for the Arts, are dedicated to the creation of artworks in areas of photography, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, painting, digital fabrication, among other mediums. Art studio student assistants provide general shop and studio maintenance support. Tasks include, but are not limited to: studio and workshop upkeep, cleaning, maintenance, painting, material prep. ect.
Experience Required:
- Art studio facility experience and familiarity
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of SWP Manuals, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
University Theatre - Box Office Assistants
Our box office staffing is full for Spring 2024. Applications for Fall 2024 are being accepted now.
Box Office Assistants are scheduled to sell tickets at the Box Office window, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Monday through Friday and for all evening and weekend shows. Box Office assistants often work as Front of House supervisors and will also take care of bar and concession during intermissions in the lobby.
- Good customer service experience
- Excellent availability weekday afternoons (must be available at least 2 afternoons a week from 12pm - 4pm inclusive) and good availability evenings and weekends of our events
- Knowledge and appreciation for performing arts
- Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced sales environment
- Pro-Serve Training required (certification provided if you don't have it, but you'll be required to complete it)
Rate of pay - General Clerk 1 AUPE
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!
Email baz.skinner@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!
Theatre Front of House Staff - Ushers
Our front of house and usher staffing is full for Spring 2024. Applications for Fall 2024 are being accepted now.
- Good customer service experience an asset
- Positive Attitude
- Good availability for evenings and weekend work (ushers generally work from 6:30pm until the end of the performance or presentation)
Rate of pay - $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!
Email baz.skinner@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!
Costume Shop Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The Costume Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is a busy workshop dedicated to costume construction for Fine Arts programs, including Department of Drama Mainstages, Department of Music Opera Workshop, and other programming. Costume shop student assistants provide support with cutting, sewing, assembly, and costume maintenance.
Experience Required:
- Costume shop experience an asset
- Excellent demonstrated skills in machine and hand sewing, cutting, and quick repair and alterations
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Scene Shop Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The Scene Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is an active facility dedicated to the construction of scenery and props for theatre productions, including the Department of Drama Mainstages and other programming. Scene shop assistants provide support with construction projects, paint applications, shop upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance.
Experience Required:
- Scene shop experience an asset
- Experience safely and comfortably operating scene shop power tools
- Ability to read and work with measuring tapes and tools with accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Theatre Technical Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The University Theatres, located in the Centre for the Arts include the University Theatre, Recital Hall, David Spinks Theatre and associated performance and rehearsal spaces. Theatre technical student assistants provide assistance with stage setups, light hangs and focus, light construction work, and occasional sound setups.
Experience Required:
- Experience working in a theatre or as part of a performance or event crew is an asset
- Knowledge of standard safe working practices, equipment operation, and correct lifting techniques
- Demonstrated experience taking direction and working safely in teams
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
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Young Canada Works
Young Canada Works is a youth employment program funded through Canadian Heritage that creates work opportunities in the Heritage sector (museums, art galleries, libraries, archives etc.).
Positions are now being posted on the YCW job board: young-canada-works.canada.ca
Young Canada Works Heritage in Brief:
Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage:
Work terms of 4-12 months
For post-secondary graduates
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations:
Work terms of 6-16 weeks
For current secondary and post-secondary students
Must be 30 or under and a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have refugee status
THE ROSSLAND GOLD FEVER FOLLIES AUDITIONS
WHERE: Rossland, BC
≈ historical gold mining city & Canada’s mountain bike capital nestled in the heart of the Kootenays.
WHAT: A historical musical theatre summer show based on the gold rush days of the 1890s
ACTOR’S SALARY: a guaranteed salary of $7800 for the season (PLUS free accommodation for non-locals)
SEASON: June 2 - August 24, 2025
• Rehearsal schedule runs from June 2 – June 30
• Performance season opens July 1 and ends August 23 (no matinee on July 1)
• End of season "clean-up" is August 24
To audition by YOUTUBE: Email link by Feb. 1 to: TheRosslandGoldFeverFollies@gmail.com
For more info, contact Lisa Henderson via the above email address or visit our website: goldfeverfollies.com.
Pianist Needed
A Composer based in Warrington, UK is in search of a Pianist to perform their first composition for solo Piano. They would like to eventually record and film a performance professionally. Any piano teachers or students who might be interested in performing this piece in a studio should contact Lewis Gill at lewis.gill1968@googlemail.com
The composition is a 12 tone work very influenced by the 2nd Viennese School so it is generally atonal and Avant Garde but it is relatively easy to play since the time signature and tempo and dynamics never change. Below are several links, the first one being a digital version of the piece (using Musescore 4), a PDF of the score and a few others that will give you a bit of background information about Lewis as a composer.
https://youtu.be/WTs6xoOY4Ds?si=OurRmieZ1ak3RyvK
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Gill_(musician)
https://youtu.be/1v75bvs_9Ms?si=Hnlw0juq7JMzL5PX
https://youtu.be/Z_RLP-UUAYA?si=wXHHapRIpdwd_GIa
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558178737272
https://www.musicngear.com/blog/interview-british-avant-garde-composer-lewis-gill
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