Ceramic Assistant Technician

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Mississauga is seeking a Ceramics Assistant Technician to support maintenance of city-wide ceramic programs at the Living Arts Centre. The role covers material preparation, studio cleanliness, safety protocols, and adherence to firing schedules within a community studio setting.

Ideal candidates will have a ceramics diploma, hands-on studio experience, and strong customer service skills. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends as needed to maintain firing operations.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a post-secondary diploma or degree in Ceramics.
• Knowledge of a ceramics studio including equipment and health/safety practices.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with ceramics equipment (wheels, kilns, pug mill).

Responsibilities

• Prepare glazes, slips and materials for ceramics programs, with hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing and finishing.
• Load kilns and fire works per program timelines and requirements.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and safety, and comply with PPE and policies.
• Monitor materials, order supplies, and communicate repair needs as required.
• Support participants and assist with project workflows during firing schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

Ceramics diploma/degree

Tools

Ceramics wheel

Ceramics kilns

Pug mill

Job description

Req ID:28376

Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Contract Duration: Ongoing

Number of Positions:1

Closing Date:10/02/2026

Job Summary

The Ceramic Assistant Technician is responsible for assisting in maintenance within city-wide Ceramic programs including: the preparation of materials, maintaining cleanliness and optimal working conditions within the Ceramics Studio, and working within City of Mississauga studio operating and safe work procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare glazes, slips and other studio materials that require knowledge of medium specific skills including hand building, wheel throwing, glazing and finishing techniques in ceramics.
• Loading kilns and firing works based on established program timelines and requirements.
• Ensure that bisque and glaze firings are complete as per program schedules and firing requisitions
• Reclaiming and pugging clay weekly or as required.
• Monitor, maintain and mix studio glazes and slips while practicing safe chemical handling, proper mixing/containment of glazes.
• Maintain organization and temporary storage of specific programming and participant works throughout the firing process.
• Ensure general weekly cleaning of the ceramics studio(s) including kiln room and glaze room.
• Empty clay traps as per schedule.
• Adhere to studio operating policies, health and safety procedures and use of PPE.
• Complete and communicate equipment repair forms as required.
• Monitor and report required materials and supplies to be ordered in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma, degree or equivalent education in Ceramics.
• Working knowledge of an operating ceramics studio including equipment, materials as well as health and safety practices and appropriate PPE
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Ceramics equipment (i.e. wheels, kilns, pug mill).
• Must hold by employment start date:
• A valid and current Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider at the employee’s expense.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certification at the employee's own expense.
• Must have knowledge in the operation of electric kilns with digital controllers for firing;
• Proven customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to repair kilns and elements an asset
• Experience pugging clay an asset
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Regular heavy lifting up to 50lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel between multiple recreation and culture sites within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel. Access to a personal vehicle, preferred.

Work Schedule

The Ceramics Assistant Technician will schedule and work regular shifts between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Mon - Fri. Biweekly hours are variable and are up to 24 hours per week. Scheduling will be variable and could include weekend work to ensure the firing schedule is maintained.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.21 - 22.88

Hours of Work: up to 24 hours

Work Location: Living Arts Centre

Onsite Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions)

Organization Unit: CMS/Culture Programs, Tm 2

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.