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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.
University Theatre - Box Office Assistants
Applications for Fall 2025 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!
Theatre Front of House Staff - Ushers
Front of house applications for Fall 2025 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!
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.
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.
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.
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Student Showcase - Gallery Space
Zen Medical is seeking artwork to display in their hallways. Hallway display space to be provided, showcasing University of Lethbridge Student Art. Each piece must be framed. Five piece minimum up unto student's discretion. Art must be suitable for professional space, although not opposed to tasteful nudity. Gallery will run for 6 weeks, in which time student will be able to keep up or replace sold art at their own discretion. This space is open to all creative expressions.
Student's are expected to mount their own art and remove at end of 6 week window. Paint will be provided for any necessary touch ups to gallery space.
Student Bio with or without picture / About Artist(s) to be posted at front of hall. Blurbs on each piece including title, medium used, and selling price to be included. Open to individual artists and/or collaborations.
Where: Zen Medical Esthetics and Spa
Address: 407 B 5th Street South
Phone Number: (587) 438-4471
E-mail Address: info@re-zenmedicalesthetics.ca
Application Deadline: 2025-09-15
Custom T-shirt Printing
Custom printing of 8 tshirts:
Client will pay 100.00 to have custom text printed on supplied tshirts.
Application Deadline:: 2025-09-30
Contact: dixie.potter@gmail.com, 403-308-4173
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