Specialist, Arts (Part-time)

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing community engagement through arts and culture. In this part-time role, you'll assist in the administration and promotion of diverse arts programs, ensuring a rich cultural experience for residents and visitors alike. Your expertise in arts disciplines and strong organizational skills will help deliver engaging classes and events. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a healthy, inclusive city while working in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about the arts and community service, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an arts-related studies program or practicing in relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and marketing of arts classes and programs.
• Promote and implement various arts events and performances.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Research and Writing Skills

Technical Skills for Equipment

Education

Arts-related studies program

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Access

MS Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 14952

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Business & Tech Support Services

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions- Up to 24 hours/week

Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Salary Information: $20.604- $24.290per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Various Locations

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 08/06/2025

Job Summary

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for assisting with the administration, scheduling, development, marketing, and/or promotion and advertising and implementation of arts classes, programs, exhibits, performances and events in the areas of theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and/or media arts.

Education And Experience

Enrolled in a college or university arts-related studies program and/or practicing in a one of the following disciplines: music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, or arts education.

Minimum of 2 years of practicing and/or teaching experience in related discipline, and have the technical skills and training required to safely use specialized equipment, i.e. pottery kilns, wheels, lighting, sets

Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of the City of Ottawa

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent knowledge of the local arts community an asset
• Knowledge of Word Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook at an advanced level
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all City of Ottawa corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
  
  
  
  

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi task and meet deadlines
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to handle public inquires and artists requests
• Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of the City of Ottawa
  
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [e-mail]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.