Educational Art Technician, Painting & Drawing

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.

Competition #2526-DE-AP-15

Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is looking for an Educational Art Technician, Drawing and Painting
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This is a permanent full‑time position starting as soon as possible. Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day.

Reporting to the Manager, Studio Operations, the Educational Art Technician (EAT), Drawing and Painting 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 manages 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, ever greening 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.

• 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.

• Coordinate and manage access to studio spaces, based on access and control documentation for all students, faculty, visiting artists and other users.
• Manage monitoring of studio spaces and ensure students and users comply with documented health and safety protocols; 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.
• Manage equipment and materials, coordinate equipment loan services to users.
• Contribute to and update procedures, hazard assessments and other health and safety documents in consultation with faculty and OHS staff. Identify and update changes, flag process, health and safety or access concerns or risks.