Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Community Services – Anvil Centre
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 2
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: *Varies
SALARY: $42.09 to $44.75 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The Art and Technology Lab at Anvil Centre offers a rich array of programs to the public, school, and professionals, in animation, video, coding, robotics, 3D printing, design, and sound production.

We are looking for two media art instructors interested in participating in our summer workshop programs and weekend programming during the school year, to support the development of unique public workshops, which incorporate technology while teaching art fundamentals. At the core of your work is a focus on quality, creativity, imagination and professionalism.

As an instructor, your work will include developing and submitting workshop proposals, demonstrating a variety of teaching methods, delivering imaginative art and technology workshops, and occasional outdoor field trips. The focus for 2026 summer camps will be high quality public Arts and Technology workshops and day camps for children that will focus on Coding and/or audio/video media. Future offerings and proposals may include programs for children, adults, and professional artists.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
• You have completed a post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in the arts, design and/or education or you have a special knowledge of contemporary art practice.
• You have previous experience teaching children and adopt a flexible teaching style; or you have taken art education courses.
• You have strong knowledge and experience in Coding and Audio/Video media.
• You have the ability to propose and develop original workshops.
• You have knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives in contemporary art education and you are interested in developing new ways to encourage creativity and innovation.
• You have excellent scheduling, and organizational skills with the ability to follow through on proposals and requests in a timely manner.
• You have excellent communication both oral and written, and can provide your teaching materials for documentation.
• You have the ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check with vulnerable sector check.
• The ability to work a non-standard work schedule of weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
• Experience with the new BC school curriculum is considered an asset.

*This position is an auxiliary role with flexible hours and duration based on the department’s needs, and will be dependent on program registration.
Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by April 6, 2026.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

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: • You have completed a post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in the arts, design and/or education or you have a special knowledge of contemporary art practice. • You have previous experience teaching children and adopt a flexible teaching style; or you have taken art education courses.

Required skills: • You have previous experience teaching children and adopt a flexible teaching style; or you have taken art education courses. • You have strong knowledge and experience in Coding and Audio/Video media. • You have the ability to propose and develop original workshops. • You have knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives in contemporary art education and you are interested in developing new ways to encourage creativity and innovation. • You have excellent scheduling, and organizational skills with the ability to follow through on proposals and requests in a timely manner. • You have excellent communication both oral and written, and can provide your teaching materials for documentation. • You have the ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check with vulnerable sector check. • The ability to work a non-standard work schedule of weekdays, evenings and/or weekends • Experience with the new BC school curriculum is considered an asset.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street