Arts Job Board

Art Technician (Queen's University)
Remuneration: $53,593.00 - $65,358.00/annually
Deadline: 11 June 2026

This position is responsible for the setup and maintenance of the studio, including equipment cleaning. This position acts a resource go-to person for users, explaining studio processes, and demonstrating the correct and safe usage of materials and equipment. This position oversees studio inventory, including distribution and ordering of materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepares and cleans the studio, including preparing the equipment for safe use for academic activities.
  • Demonstrates the correct and safe usage of materials and equipment to users.
  • Oversees inventory management including distributing materials, tracking usage, reordering supplies and accepting deliveries.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs to equipment within the studios.
  • Performs weekly safety checks and completes the required reporting..
  • Provides occasional technical guidance and training to faculty, students, and authorized users.
  • Oversees the work of short-term staff, volunteers, or guests.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent.
  • More than 2 years and up to and including 3 years of experience.
    • Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
  • Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
  • Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
  • Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
  • Build relationships, trust and credibility.
  • Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.
  • Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.
  • Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.
  • Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
  • Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
  • Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.
  • Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.
  • Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.

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Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator (Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative) 
Remuneration: $20.00/hourly
Deadline: 22 June 2026

The Algonquin to Adirondacks (A2A) Collaborative is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization and a registered Canadian and U.S. charity. They connect lands and people across the Algonquin to Adirondacks region to conserve and enhance a critical corridor for ecological integrity and resilience in eastern North America. They work with partner organizations, Indigenous communities, and local landowners to support wildlife movement, habitat restoration, sustainable land use, and public engagement with conservation.

This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for a young Canadian passionate about conservation, community engagement, and environmental awareness. The Community Outreach & Communications Coordinator will serve as a public face of the A2A Collaborative throughout the summer, tabling at farmers markets and community events in the Kingston-to-Brockville corridor to build local awareness of the Frontenac Safe Passage campaign. The role also includes communications support, event planning, and general administrative tasks. This position could continue on a part-time, hourly basis (~10 hours/month) during the school year for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Frontenac Safe Passage Campaign Outreach
    • Table at farmers markets, festivals, and community events throughout the Kingston-to-Brockville region to raise public awareness of the Frontenac Safe Passage campaign
    • Set up and take down display boards, tables, and promotional materials at events
    • Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about wildlife corridors, road ecology, and A2A’s conservation work
    • Attend Road Ecology report presentations and assist in advocacy and awareness activities
  • Event Planning & Coordination
    • Help plan, organize, and facilitate community events in the Kingston-Brockville area aimed at raising awareness of A2A campaigns and conservation initiatives
    • Liaise with partner organizations and local communities to coordinate stewardship and habitat restoration events
  • Communications & Administration Support
    • Support the development of promotional content for A2A communication channels, including the website, social media, and newsletter
    • Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director and the organization as needed
    • Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, event attendance, and campaign contacts
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred, and be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Valid Canadian driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)
  • Lives in or near the Kingston to Brockville area (travel to events throughout this corridor is required)
  • Strong verbal communication skills — comfortable speaking with members of the public in a variety of settings
  • Physical ability to carry and set up display boards, tables, and promotional materials at outdoor events
  • Passion for environmental conservation, wildlife, and community engagement
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
    Post-secondary education (completed or in progress) is preferred

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Education Assistant, Small Projects (Agnes Etherington Art Gallery)
Remuneration: $22.00/hourly
Deadline: 28 June 2026

The Education Assistant will have the opportunity to deepen and apply their knowledge of museum education, develop skills in project management, collaborate with museum staff across several departments, and network with art educators, artists, teachers, and curators.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Education Assistant, Special Projects will play an important role in developing digital and in-person education projects.
  • The Education Assistant will collaborate with the Public Programs and Education Curator and other Agnes staff on a range of education projects that support Agnes’s exhibitions and public offerings.
  • Key responsibilities include
    • Developing short audio guide scripts for an upcoming collections-based exhibition
    • Contributing to the research and creation of an interactive activity book for children, youth, and families
    • Developing a school program for future delivery.
  • The role also supports ongoing education initiatives, including docent training and the administration, scheduling, and evaluation of school programs.
    • Should the Education Assistant have time for additional tasks and projects, these will be determined based on the intern’s interests and Agnes’s needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • A degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, History, Education, Cultural Studies, or a comparable program. A master’s degree is an asset.
  • Demonstrated interest in museum work. Prior work experience in museums is an asset.
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in arts education. Experience teaching in a classroom is an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and experience with Internet research.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Strong initiative and an ability to work independently.
  • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
  • The successful candidate must be eligible for the Young Canada Works (YCW) at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH) program. The candidate is eligible if they:
    • are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
    • are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
    • are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate)

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Marketing Graphic Designer (Patry Group)
Remuneration: $55.00-$75.00/hourly
Deadline: Until Filled

The Patry Group is looking for an experienced individual to support our marketing and brand initiatives on a project-by-project basis. This is an independent contractor engagement — ideal for a designer who runs their own practice, wants creative variety, and is excited by the range of work a multi-entity organization can offer. From luxury hospitality collateral to real estate listing campaigns, social content to corporate decks, no two projects look the same.

You will work directly with their internal team on briefs, deliver polished creative on agreed timelines, and have meaningful input on how their brands show up in market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects will vary in scope and scale, but typically include:

  • Social media content and campaign assets for our hospitality and property brands (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
  • Property marketing collateral — listing brochures, feature sheets, signage, hoarding graphics, and on-site print materials
  • Luxury and hospitality brand assets for Santé and related properties — menus, event collateral, in-property print, guest-facing materials
  • Digital advertising creative — display ads, paid social, retargeting assets, landing page graphics
  • Internal and corporate materials — presentation decks, recruitment graphics, annual reports, and stakeholder communications
  • Motion and video graphics — short-form social video, animated ads, motion elements for digital campaigns
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experienced. You have a strong portfolio demonstrating senior-level work across print and digital, ideally with real estate, hospitality, luxury, or lifestyle brands.
  • Brand-fluent. You understand how to work within brand systems and elevate them — not just execute briefs but improve them.
  • Versatile. You move comfortably between a refined hospitality piece, a fast-turn social asset, and a stakeholder-ready deck.
  • Self-directed. You manage your own time, tools, and workflow, and you deliver on agreed milestones without close oversight.
  • Responsive. You communicate clearly, flag issues early, and treat client timelines with respect.
  • Detail-oriented. Your files are clean, your typography is intentional, and your work holds up under scrutiny — on screen and in print.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Working knowledge of motion/video tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro, or equivalent)
  • Comfort with Figma or similar tools for digital and collaborative work
  • Strong print production knowledge — bleeds, colour profiles, prepress, vendor coordination
  • Familiarity with Canva for template builds the broader team can edit (an asset, not a requirement)
  • Your own equipment, software licences, and workspace

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Scenic Carpenter (Thousand Islands Playhouse)
Remuneration: $850/weekly | 4 May 4 - 6 September 2026. (18 Weeks)
Deadline: Until Filled

The TIP is looking for a Scenic Carpenter to report to the Head of Carpentry and Technical Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance and strike of scenic elements, as assigned by the Head of Carpentry;
  • Maintains the highest standards of production quality, safety and artistry in the carpentry department;
  • Maintains a clean, organized and well-equipped workspace within the carpentry shop;
  • Assists in the creation of construction plans and drawings, when required;
  • Attends production and planning meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled;
  • Assists the Scenic Paint, Properties and other departments as required;
  • Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ideally, a current student or recent graduate of a Technical Theatre Production program, or experience as a carpenter;
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
  • Experience in and comfortable working with power tools;
  • Comfortable working at heights;
  • A team player, willing to learn, ready to “pitch in”, and able to get along well with others by responding to others in a helpful and positive manner, including liaising with clients & artists;
  • Manages stress well, and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy;
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, late nights and early mornings as the production schedule requires.
  • Outstanding collaborator and team player – with a positive attitude and problem-solving focus;
  • Able to handle intense, stressful or emergent situations with grace, good humour, excellent communication & strong conflict resolution skills;
  • Able to work independently and as a team leader;
  • Able to safely work at heights and lift heavy scenery;
  • Previous experience, an asset: VectorWorks, Microsoft Office;
  • Certificates in fall arrest, and lift training are required (training will be provided if necessary);
  • Certificate in Basic First Aid, an asset;
  • Valid G Driver’s License, an asset.
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Scenic Artist (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Remuneration: $950/weekly | 18 May - 20 September 2026. (18 Weeks)
Deadline: Until Filled

The TIP is looking for a Scenic Artist to report to the Technical Director and Production Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for the painting, maintenance and paint touchups of all scenic elements;
  • Produces paint samples and related paperwork necessary to realize the needs of the design in conjunction with the Director and the Designer;
  • Maintains the highest standards of production quality, safety and artistry in the scenic art department;
  • Maintains a clean, organized and well-equipped paint shop;
  • Assists the Technical Director in costing, budgeting and build scheduling;
  • Works with designers to realize their designs as accurately as possible;
  • Researches, sources, orders and shops as needed for paint and scenic art materials;
  • Supervises additional labour required for the completion of all scenic art elements and installations, where necessary;
  • Attends production meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled;
  • Recommends shop, equipment and tool repairs, replacement and renewal as needed;
  • Assists the Carpentry, Properties and other departments as required;
  • Acts as a resource to other arts community members, where applicable;
  • On occasion, train and/or lead production interns, casual staff and volunteers;
  • Assists with the moving of scenic elements as required for painting;
  • Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ideally, a graduate of a Technical Theatre Production program, or similar experience working in theatre or large-format paint shops;
  • Experience with theatrical sketching, rendering, and scenic paint;;
  • Knowledge of various scenic art techniques and colour mixing;
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
  • Experience in and comfortable working with power tools;
  • Comfortable working at heights;
  • A team player, willing to learn, ready to “pitch in”, and able to get along well with others by responding to others in a helpful and positive manner, including liaising with clients & artists;
  • Manages stress well, and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy;
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, late nights and early mornings as the production schedule requires;
  • Outstanding collaborator and team player – with a positive attitude and problem-solving focus;
  • Able to handle intense, stressful or emergent situations with grace, good humour, excellent communication & strong conflict resolution skills;
  • Able to work independently and as a team leader;
  • Able to safely work at heights (training will be provided if necessary);
  • Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, punctual and reliable;
  • Previous experience, an asset: VectorWorks, Microsoft Office;
  • Certificates in fall arrest, and lift training are required (training will be provided if necessary);
  • Certificate in Basic First Aid, an asset;
  • Valid G Driver’s License, an asset.
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Guitar Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

  • A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
  • A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
  • Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
  • Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required
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Woodwinds Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

  • A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
  • A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
  • Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
  • Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required
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Voice and Piano Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

  • A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
  • A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
  • Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
  • Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required
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Life Drawing Models (Artist Joanne Gervais
Deadline: Rolling
Remuneration: $75 Honorarium & Gift of Artworks Created

10:30am to 2:30pm (minus one hour for lunch, supplied)

Posing typically consists of gestures and one long study but is adapted to suit the model. The group has been working with models for over 30 years and has a lot of experience with both experienced models and those new to life drawing classes.

Models can pose draped, undraped, in costume, regalia and theme. Models who have posed during past sessions include musicians, dancers, trades people, athletes, cosplay including marvel, Disney, fantasy, goth, horror, and historical reenactors, Vikings, Iron Sword Fencers, Drag, Star Wars, Pirates, Town Criers, Politicians, Military, Celtic dancers and warriors, etc.

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