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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

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Lethbridge Music Academy - Casual or Regular Music Teachers Wanted

Lethbridge Music Academy is seeking out fun, passionate, and skilled musicians to help us share music with our 600+ students!

The need for teachers can come at any time, and our hope is to become acquainted with as many musicians as we can to work with now and in the future.
Whether that be joining as a casual guest teacher, or a full or part-time teacher coming in each week!
There's lots of flexibility, and with the Fall approaching, we are anticipating teacher changes and increased student enrollment, which means we need more teachers!

You'll be responsible for preparing individualized lessons to students of varying skill levels and ages (mostly children, however adults as well).
You will not be in charge of rebooking lessons, payments, or any administrative duties.
You will need strong customer service and interpersonal skills in interactions with parents, and within the lessons themselves.

A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is not needed to interview, but a current copy of each check is needed before starting work. Because we work primarily with children, this is essential.
This is a great job for those who already have full-time commitments and are looking to exercise their passion in their off-hours.

For those interested in making a career out of music education, there are possibilities of building up to a full-time schedule as time goes on.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction to jobs@lethbridgemusicacademy.com

Branches Fine Arts Academy

Branches Fine Arts Academy in Lethbridge is hiring for a few teaching positions for the next school year.

They are looking for voice, piano, violin, and music theory teachers. Students in Music Education degrees would be the target group for these positions.

All of the info is on their website at:
https://www.branchesfinearts.ca/careeropportunities

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

Auditions for summer employment with the Gold Fever Follies

The Rossland Gold Fever Follies, a historical musical theatre summer show has been providing rip-roaring, high-kicking entertainment (including the cancan) since 1987! We’ve also been hiring actors from your school for almost two decades. 

We are looking to hire 8 actors; we are also looking for actors who would be interested in taking on additional responsibilities of piano accompanist, vocal coach or choreographer.  If you’re interested in any of these other responsibilities, please express this interest in  your cover letter. Regarding accommodations for out-of-town cast members:  In the past, we used to billet our actors out into the community. However, in order to reduce possible exposure to COVID, for the past three summers we have arranged private housing for non-local cast members so that they will be able to live comfortably  as one cohort under one (large!) roof. We will continue this for 2024. This accommodation is provided free to the out-of-towner cast members; the Follies picks up the tab.  Click on this link to see the audition poster for the 2024 season: 2024 season poster.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Henderson via email: TheRosslandGoldFeverFollies@gmail.com, landline: 250-362-9063 or cell: 250-231-5009. 

Classical Guitarist Wanted

Job Opportunity: Looking for a classical guitarist for a wedding on June 1st, 2024.
Location: Gladstone Mountain Ranch
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Contact: Lelland Reed | 647-222-4908 | lellandreed@gmail.com

Join SPARC for a showcase of short films

Join SPARC for a showcase of short films depicting all aspects of life in rural and remote communities!!!

This is a one-time event and a special presentation during the biennial Provincial Symposium of Réseau SPARC Network (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural & Remote Communities) which takes place May 23-26/24 in the Town of Minto

Official selections will be screened in a showcase at the heritage Norgan Theatre, 275 Main St W, on May 26, 2024 at 10:30 am.

There will be four (4) prizes awarded as described below. Awards will be presented after the showcase.

Accepted file formats will be mov, avi, mpeg, mp4.  

Rules & Terms

Open to Canadian filmmakers who create short films with the theme of life in rural and remote communities in Canada. 

Proper crediting with all permissions secured for people's likenesses, copyright, SOCAN, etc. is required.

All filmmakers submitting a short film for consideration must guarantee that they own all rights associated with their entry including the rights/permissions of use of accompanying music. 

Please provide SPARC with all necessary releases.

All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form. It can be found here: https://forms.gle/PWSJXR2WnyScAx9C8

Film lengths of three (3) minutes up to twelve (12) minutes will be considered.

Selected films will be showcased online after the Festival.

Films may be submitted by uploading your film, in one of the approved formats, to a shared google folder. Please create a subfolder and name it with the title of your film.

Do not touch any other folders, or view any of the other submitted films.

The google folder can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YWjQymK49CHc8O4ElFnjNfc5Ev_XK_vu?usp=share_link

or by mail on a USB drive which has been formatted to EXFAT format,

to:

Minto Arts Council

Box 760

Harriston, ON

N0G 1Z0 

Films which are been created by Canadians, or in Canada, from January 1, 2018, or later, are eligible. 

By entering the competition, rights are given to SPARC to use the works for public presentation, but all rights of creation remain with the filmmaker.

Electronic Press Kits (EPK) including bios, film stills, and digital posters would be an asset and may be required. These can be uploaded into the same google sub-folder as your film. 

Awards & Prizes

There will be prizes for:

Best overall short;

The film which is most representative of rural & remote life;

Best feature by a filmmaker aged 25 or younger;

Peoples Choice award.

Dates & Deadlines

  • November 27, 2023 - Opening Date
  • April 12, 2024 - Submission Deadline
  • April 26, 2024 - Notification Date
  • May 26, 2024 - Event Date

Categories, Fees & Prizes

  • No Entry Fees for all categories
  • Best Overall Film - $200 
  • Most Representative Rural & Remote Film – a pass for the 2026 SPARC Symposium
  • Best Film by a Young Filmmaker - $100 (donated by Minto Youth Action Council)
  • People’s Choice – A selection of Minto products and services valued at $100

Contact

gduff@wightman.ca

519-572-9875

5941 Highway #89

Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0

Canada

Please see short film festival description invitation for more details.

Art Gallery of Swift Current (AGSC)

Art Gallery of Swift Current (AGSC) is seeking a summer student to fulfill the role of Collections Assistant from May 6 – August 30, 2024. 

About AGSC 

Art Gallery of Swift Current is a cultural hub in southwest Saskatchewan, presenting exciting contemporary art exhibitions and related interpretation, including guided tours, artist talks, and workshops. The gallery’s robust studio education program delivers classes and art camps, supplemented by our comprehensive art supply store which encourages and enhances the creativity of local artists and makers.  

Job Description: 

The Collections Assistant will work closely with the Curator to complete a full inventory of the more than 600 works in our Permanent Collection and update the collections database accordingly. Specific tasks will include condition reporting and documentation of art objects, researching and updating object provenance and related information, and confirming object location. The Collections Assistant will contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of guiding documents related to AGSC’s collections policies and procedures. Throughout the work term, the Assistant will also be involved in collections acquisition and deaccession processes, as well as framing of works on paper and installation of artwork loans at various City of Swift Current buildings. Other activities may be assigned, including occasional reception, administration, communications, and general gallery duties. 

In-depth training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful candidate who joins our positive, collaborative working environment. 

 Basic Requirements:  

• Ability to commence full-time (35 hours/week) work from the beginning of May until the end of August, with some evening and weekend work;

 • Full-time secondary or post-secondary student enrolled in an accredited institution, preferably in museum studies, studio arts, arts management, or art history;

 • Returning to full-time studies in the next academic term;

 • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a team as well as a capacity for taking initiative in independent work; 

• Detail oriented and conscientious; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Suite, databases, social media, and online communications platforms would be an asset; 

• Safe Places Certified or willing to become Safe Places Certified; and  

• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.  

Please clearly indicate the following information in your application:

 • Area of post-secondary study; 

 • Any previous related work and/or volunteer experience.  

This position earns $19.35/hr for 35 hrs/week. 

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume and references by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to:  

Terri Fidelak Director, Art Gallery of Swift Current     

 Email: t.fidelak@swiftcurrent.ca  

Please Note – this position is dependent on grant funding and will remain open until funding is confirmed and position is filled. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.