Summer Student - Children's Art Assistant (Visual Arts)

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking Summer Students for arts programming roles. As part of the Cultural and Heritage Programs, you will assist in various arts disciplines under the guidance of professionals. Ideal candidates are high school students with experience in arts and working with children.

Qualifications

• Participating in at least one arts discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Instructors with supervision and projects.
• Support instructional activities with children.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Ability to work well with others

Education

High School Student in arts disciplines or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 15882
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $17.200 - $18.032 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close:29/08/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.

Under the guidance of a Programmer, Arts Centre in Visual or Creative Arts, you help children and Instructors with projects and materials, and assist Instructors with the supervision of children.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Student participating in one or more of the following arts disciplines: theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and multi-media arts or related field

Minimum of 1 year but less than 2 years of related experience is required, practicing and/or teaching in a related discipline

Previous experience working with children in an arts instructional setting

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid certificate AODA Accessibility/IASR Training High Five training courses COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and listening skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

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.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

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 Centreat 613-580-2424, extension 47411.