Technician, Studio - Visual Arts

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking a Studio Arts Technician to manage equipment maintenance, safety procedures, and training across the Living Arts Centre and other studio spaces. You will ensure safe operations, maintain inventories, and provide technical support for a range of crafts including ceramics, glass, wood and textiles.

You will train staff and users, coordinate with facilities, and assist with exhibitions and program delivery, working a varied schedule that may include evenings and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Craft and Design with specialization in glass, wood, or ceramics.
• Minimum 3 years related facility and maintenance experience in a craft studio setting.
• Health and Safety, WHMIS and SDS training required.
• A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR B or C (lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St John’s Ambulance) at employees’ expense or a valid Intermediate First Aid (lifesaving Society) at employees’ expense.
• Ability to travel between multiple Recreation and Culture sites within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel; access to a personal vehicle preferred.
• Proficient use of R3/SAP, SharePoint, Microsoft Office and ActiveNet software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support safe operations of culture programs across arts spaces including ceramics, glass, and crafts.
• Maintain studio equipment in good operating order with regular monitoring and repairs.
• Keep studio checklists, repair logs, and preventive maintenance schedules; ensure clean environments.
• Ensure safe handling/storage of products per WHMIS and SDS standards.
• Maintain operating and safety manuals; participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Provide technical support and training to users on varied tools and equipment.
• Document and report equipment-related accidents; follow up actions.
• Oversee inventory and purchasing of studio equipment and supplies; assist with program delivery.
• Collaborate with staff to meet programmatic needs and assist with installations as required.
• Assist in equipment upgrades and renovations; source contractors and suppliers.
• Support evenings/weekends and on-call repairs; assist with camps and culture projects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Facility maintenance

Equipment training

Education

Craft and Design qualification

Tools

R3/SAP

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

ActiveNet

Job description

Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:11/16/2026

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Culture Programs - Visual Arts, the Studio Arts Technician manages equipment maintenance, repair and replacement, health & safety and safe operating practices and procedures within the City’s specialized studio spaces including the Living Arts Centre and art hub locations. Additional responsibilities include providing equipment training, oversight and inventory, performing preventative and emergency equipment maintenance and repairs, health & safety and operational training and documentation as well as providing technical advice and assistance at citywide facilities that support Culture Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support safe operations of Culture Programs within arts spaces including ceramics, glass, flameworking, sculpture, wood, photography, dance, textiles, jewellery, painting and drawing and multi-purpose arts spaces;
• Maintain studio equipment in good operating order including regular monitoring, maintenance and repair;
• Maintain studio checklists, repair logs, and preventative maintenance service schedules and ensure safe and clean studio and storage environments;
• Ensure safe operations and servicing of equipment and adherence to proper handling and storage of products according to WHMIS and SDS standards;
• Maintain Studio Operating and Health & Safety manuals and participate on the Recreation and Culture Joint Health and Safety Committee;
• Demonstrate proper operations for a wide variety of tools and equipment, providing technical support and training to users and staff for specialized studio spaces;
• Document, report and follow up with required action on all equipment-related accidents/incidents;
• Oversee the inventory and purchasing of studio equipment, materials and supplies and support program supply delivery and inventory tracking;
• Work with program staff to ensure spaces meet programmatic needs;
• Review Resident Artist applications for technical competence as required;
• Liaise, co-ordinate and problem solve with Facilities and Property Maintenance staff and outside contractors for maintenance, improvement and emergency work;
• Assist in exhibition installation and lighting as required;
• Assist with functional guidance of part-time Ceramic Assistant including scheduling, evaluation and hiring to ensure effective studio operations and program support;
• Provide technical knowledge and recommendations on studio renovations and equipment upgrades; source contractors and suppliers;
• Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends to meet program support needs and on call for emergency repairs and furnace alarm;
• Provide ad-hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team.
• Assist with the development, design and delivery of Culture programs and camps as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or other recognized technical qualifications in Craft and Design, specializing in either glass, wood, and/or ceramics;
• Minimum 3 years related facility and maintenance experience in a craft studio setting or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
• Health and Safety, WHMIS and SDS training required;
• A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR B or C (lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St John’s Ambulance) at employees’ expense or; a valid Intermediate First Aid (lifesaving Society) at employees’ expense
• Ability to travel between multiple Recreation and Culture sites within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel. Access to a personal vehicle, preferred.
• Proficient use of R3/SAP, SharePoint, Microsoft Office and ActiveNet software is an asset

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 70,807.00 - $ 94,410.00
Hours of Work: 40
ONSITE Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions)
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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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.

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.
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