Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Community Services – Anvil Centre
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: Two
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies*
SALARY: $39.29 – $41.78 per hour (2024 rates)
+ 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation
The City of New Westminster’s Art Services department is looking for vibrant and experienced visual art instructors to join our department to develop and provide high-level instruction for adult programs in our purpose-built art studios at Anvil Centre.
Candidates require a background in both visual arts and instruction, with expertise in techniques, materials and traditional practices in either drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media and/or sculpture. The ability and interest to instruct a variety of media is considered a strong asset. Program themes are conceptualized in collaboration with the Arts Program Coordinator however instructors are encouraged to think boldly and creatively about course curriculum development. Applicants should be familiar with course curriculum that builds skills throughout a series of classes. Applicants with current artistic practices (practicing and/or exhibiting) are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will also have opportunities to connect with other service departments within the City. This could take the form of delivering community engagement projects, workshops, special event activities, installations or exhibition projects which connect, inform and connect the New Westminster community.
Requirements include:
• Educational background in visual arts either through completion of accredited programs or continued professional development.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of contemporary art education and sound previous instructing experience within a recreational and/or cultural studio setting.
• Ability to create and provide supply lists and develop curriculum.
• Positive and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent time management and responsiveness.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
*Please note that instruction hours of work are dependent on program registration and building scheduling (i.e. community rentals). The successful candidate will have the ability to work some weekdays, evenings and/or weekends.
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by February 18, 2025.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • Educational background in visual arts either through completion of accredited programs or continued professional development.

Required skills: • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of contemporary art education and sound previous instructing experience within a recreational and/or cultural studio setting. • Ability to create and provide supply lists and develop curriculum. • Positive and approachable demeanor.

Additional skills / Assets: • Excellent time management and responsiveness. • Excellent classroom management and organizational skills. • Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.

Closest intersection: Columbia Street and 7th Street