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There are opportunities for casual student employment within the Faculty of Fine Arts and in the community throughout the year. Check back often for opportunities to find casual work.

Faculty of Fine Arts Employment Opportunities

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

ULethbridge Career Opportunities

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Community Opportunities

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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

Pianist Needed

The Taber Knox United Church is seeking a Pianist to begin work on September 1, 2024. Please call or email if you are interested. Thank you!

Ph: 403-894-3179 or 403-308-7934
Email: knox@telusplanet.net

 

Find additional external opportunities on our Professional Development page and Volunteer page.