Program Technician - Arts

Competition Number: 25175

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Program Technician - Arts

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Recreation - Cedar Hill Recreation Centre

Position Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 10 months) - CUPE Local 2011

Salary: $37.07/hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Posted Date: July 7, 2025

Closing Date: July 17, 2025

Last Modified: July 7, 2025, 3:47 pm

Status: Open

Description:

The District of Saanich employs more than 1500 members across nine departments, and our greatest asset is a high performing workforce.  We provide a welcoming environment and maintain a healthy, dynamic, and safe workplace that consistently attracts top-quality people and enables them to perform at their best.

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre on Cedar Hill Campus is seeking an Art Program Technician to focus on general ceramics studio operation, ceramics programs, art studio drop-in and other related arts programs.  The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of programs, including: program planning, implementation, promotion, evaluation, staff recruitment, and supervision of instructional and technical staff as well as coordination of schedules and logistics for studio programs and services.

Requirements include completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; one year experience in supervision and leadership in arts programming and studio operations in a community setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Program specialty certification where applicable; A current Occupational First Aid Level 1, Emergency First Aid, or Standard First Aid certification is required, Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence as required, and a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than 6 months. Renewal of PIC-VS is required as per policy.

The successful candidate will work varying hours of work including daytime, evenings and weekend shifts (minimum 28 hours per week).  Hours and shifts are subject to change with operational needs. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.  

Documents:

Job Description for Program Technician [PDF - 93 KB].