Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent leadership and team building skills, with proven ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality and cooperation
- Ability to work independently on a team, and in a variety of environments
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Subject matter expertise in Visual Arts and/or Cultural Programming
- Proficient knowledge of working with ceramics, glass and arts-based media is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, and scheduling software, and knowledge of safe work practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent customer service and public relation abilities
- The ability to meet various deadlines in a constantly changing service environment
- Minimum of a diploma (degree preferred) in Visual Arts or related field, with a minimum of one year of related experience
- One year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Experience working within Arts and Culture in a teaching, volunteering, or coaching role considered an asset
- Web-based scheduling experience is an asset
- HIGH FIVE® principles of healthy child development is an asset
Conditions of Employment
- Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
- This position is part-time, 25 hours per week. Hours are scheduled and performed Tuesday – Friday, or Monday – Friday (negotiable).
- Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties, lift 20lbs, and stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification
Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply on our website: Assistant Recreation Programmer – Strathcona County Careers (oraclecloud.com)
