Casual Print Office & Studio Technician (Artist for Kids)

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

Casual Print Office & Studio Technician (Artists for Kids)

Up to 16 hours/week

Who We Are

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

THE ROLE

This is customer service, receptionist and technical work in the area of fine arts with some variety in performing duties. An employee of this class acts as a technician to the print office and studio supporting programming. After initial instructions and orientation, work is performed in accordance with established methods and procedures, under direction, in which some independence of action and judgement is exercised in the more routine aspects of the work. Unusual or difficult problems are referred to a supervisor who checks and reviews work performance in terms of conformance with established policy and procedures and effective services rendered.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Artist for Kids Director, Program Facilitator and students in providing assistance and support related to visual arts programming.
• Sound knowledge of the functions, rules, and regulations governing applicable departmental operations and activities.
• Sound knowledge of visual arts programming and the operation of a variety of studio equipment.
• Sound knowledge of art materials and tools.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety standards including WHMIS regulations, as applicable.
• Sound knowledge of computer operation and the software applications necessary to maintain and produce a variety of materials.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.
• Ability to perform set up, cleaning and maintenance of tools and materials in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures.
• Ability to operate a press, kiln and other studio tools and equipment as applicable.
• Ability to operate a computer and software necessary to prepare, maintain and produce a variety of materials and update website.
• Ability to operate a variety of general office equipment.
  
  

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent, supplemented by up to one-year post-secondary training in Fine Arts, and/or post-secondary training in computer and software applications such as Scholantis and InDesign. Up to two years related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $ 31.43 plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

The North Vancouver School District is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment which embraces diversity and honours and respects everyone. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and welcome you to contact us confidentially if you may require an accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment process.

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Applying To This Posting Is a Two-step Process

• Create your profile on Make a Future
• Apply to this posting
  
  

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

All candidates are required to submit to a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.