Educational Art Technician, Digital Media

Auarts; Calgary; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Spending Account

Annual vacation 15 days

Personal days

University closure time off

Job summary

Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) seeks an Educational Art Technician, Digital Media, to manage studio spaces, equipment, and materials and to support classes and students in collaboration with faculty.

This is a permanent full-time role: 35 hours per week with duties including training, safety oversight, procurement, and ongoing maintenance to support curriculum delivery in Digital Media.

Qualifications

• Four-year diploma or degree in fine art, design, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years as practicing artist or relevant arts education experience.
• Expertise in studio practices for Digital Media.
• Experience with 2D/3D animation; stop-motion desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience training and guiding others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver student and class support aligned with curriculum; provide equipment training.
• Advise students on curriculum-taught equipment, processes, and materials.
• Support installation of student work for critiques and exhibitions.
• Prepare spaces and materials for class use; ensure storage and cleanup.
• Create and maintain online resources for studio spaces.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, and maintenance planning.
• Contribute to safety procedures and record-keeping.

Skills

Teaching/mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Four (4) Year Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in fine art, design, or equivalent field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

SharePoint/Teams

Maya

Unity

Toon Boom Harmony Pro

Job description

Alberta University of the Arts, 1407 14 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Why AUArts?

Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney which includes Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney Nations and also the home of the Métis Nation of District 5 and 6. The City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksikaitsitapi, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda.

The Alberta University of the Arts is one of only four major art, craft and design focused Universities in Canada. Our internationally recognized programs and state-of-the-art facilities offer our 1,100 students a hands-on, studio-based education that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media. AUArts has deep roots in Calgary’s creative community and our alumni have had an impact on creativity around the world. Alberta University of the Arts will be celebrating its centennial in 2026.

Do you believe in the power of ideas, possibility, and in building community? AUArts is a community of thinkers, shapers, makers, and risk takers. We are students, faculty, staff, and alumni rich in diversity of culture and thought, challenged to fearlessly explore what moves us, drives us, and compels us to see the world differently.

The Opportunity

Competition #2526-JU-AP-20

Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is looking for an Educational Art Technician, Digital Media.

This is a permanent full-time position starting as soon as possible. Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day.

The deadline to apply is August 28, 2026

Reporting to the Studio Manager, the Educational Art Technician (EAT), Digital Media, is responsible for the management and coordination of studio spaces, equipment, and materials, within the scope of institutional processes, procedures, and guidelines. This position provides class and individual student support advising and training students in collaboration with faculty. The EAT oversees access and control in alignment with health & safety procedures to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.

As a member of the Studio Management team; this role contributes to departmental goals including curriculum alignment, procurement, evergreening and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and material assets. The Educational Art Technician also provides incidental supervision to casual staff, represents the team in committees and projects, and supports organizational reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Student & Program Support

• In collaboration with faculty, coordinate and deliver individual and class support in alignment with the curriculum including, in-class training and orientation to equipment, processes, and tools.
• Advise students on curriculum taught equipment, processes, and materials including agreed upon make-up training, in collaboration with faculty.
• Provides guidance and support for the installation of student work for critiques and exhibitions.
• Prepare spaces, equipment, and materials for class use throughout the semester, ensuring appropriate storage and clean-up of materials.
• Research and practice processes to support curriculum.
• Create and maintain online resources for supported studio spaces.
• Other related duties as required.

Studio Access and Control

• Coordinate and oversee access to studio spaces, based on access and control documentation for all students, faculty, visiting artists and other users.
• Monitor studio spaces, equipment, and materials to ensure students and users comply with documented health and safety protocols; coordinate equipment loan services to users
• Coordinate monitoring with casual staff and Security as needed.
• Provide orientation to users including non-credit instructors and visiting artists on the safe usage of spaces, equipment, processes, and materials. Record and maintain training records.
• Contribute to and update procedures, hazard assessments and other health and safety documents in consultation with faculty and Campus Operations. Identify and update changes, flag process, health and safety or access concerns or risks.

Studio and Equipment Maintenance

• Configure and design spaces and equipment in consultation with faculty and Campus Operations to support curriculum and ensure safe working practices.
• Inspect equipment for appropriate working conditions; perform or coordinate preventative maintenance and repair.
• Maintain equipment inventory, storage and safe disposal of tools, equipment, and materials.

Planning, Procurement & Administration

• Provide incidental guidance and supervision of casual staff, including training and orientation, recommending schedules, and answering operational questions.
• Cross-train with other team members to provide continuity and provide temporary replacement and back up for team positions.
• Participate and represent the Studio Management team on committees and task forces.
• Plan and coordinate the purchasing of furniture, equipment, materials, and software including evergreen, capital purchases and annual supplies purchasing.
• Monitor, maintain and report on budgets, student fee schedules and other related reporting.
• Continue to develop knowledge of new or alternate equipment, processes and materials as driven by curriculum.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications have been determined to promote likelihood of

success in the role. In alignment with the principles of inclusion, individuals with an alternative equivalent qualification may be considered.

Mandatory

• Four (4) Year Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in fine art, design, or equivalent field with a relevant subject area specialization.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a practicing artist, and/or relevant experience in the arts sector, arts education, art technician or creative industries.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of relevant studio practices for: Digital Media
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of Audio–Visual production & post-production processes
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in creative coding, electronics, and microcontrollers
• Demonstrated experience training and guiding others
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications (SharePoint/Teams), Adobe Creative Cloud
• Demonstrated experience managing, delivering work, and executing on projects
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of partners to communicate goals, progress and managing expectations.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs (23kg) and work in a variety of physical positions including reaching overhead, on ladders utilizing safe work practices.

Preferential

• Current First Aid Certification.
• Knowledge of post-secondary legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Additional proficiency in software: Audacity, Blender, CAD/CAM Software, Dragonframe, Fritzing, Maya, Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom Harmony Pro, Unity.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs within a digital environment.
• Experience in machining (milling, drilling and lathe operations).
• Experience in procurement, inventory management.

AUArts has established five common competencies to promote unity of vision and action in the organization:

• Healthy Spaces
• Active Inclusion
• Strategic Leadership

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and health spending account
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 15 days, Personal days, and other types of leave
• Paid time off over the University closure from December 24 – 31

As a member of the AUPE bargaining unit (Local 071/006) , this full-time permanent position falls under a classification 7 (Seven) with the starting annual salary range established to be $67,195 - $74,494.

AUArts is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering inclusion and belonging within our community.

We welcome applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toupholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We recognize the legitimate and potential impact that career interruptions (maternity leaves, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to identify in their application the impact that career interruptions may have had on their record of practice and achievement; this will be taken into consideration during the assessment process.

We are committed to making our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] . All requests for accommodation will be treated confidentially.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All successful candidates must demonstrate that they are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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