The Technician, Sculpture & Art Studios, maintains the successful daily operation of studio and classroom facilities. This position supports faculty to ensure healthy and safe studio and classroom environments for students and staff.
The Technician provides assistance and technical support to students and faculty in regard to equipment and facility usage and ensures that equipment and facilities are maintained in good working order. This includes the preparation of materials for student and faculty use, and providing technical demonstrations, supervision and assistance to students in the use of equipment.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts from a recognized post-secondary institution, or closely related discipline.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a professional or educational role.
- Experience with a range of skills in sculpture; 3-dimensional art practices, woodworking, mouldmaking and casting, ceramics, metal fabrication, 2D/3D art studio maintenance and 2D and Foundations art practices.
- Knowledge of safe and efficient use and maintenance of hand tools, shop tools and heavy machinery in the areas of woodworking, metals fabrication, ceramics kiln, and general 2D/3D art studio maintenance.
- Experience with and knowledge of relevant Occupational Health & Safety standards and their applications in an academic studio setting.
- Ability to communicate principles and practices of safe studio work to students.
- Ability to multi-task and respond to timely tasks quickly.
- Ability to work collaboratively and with minimum supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
