Careers

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Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

Location

This position is required to work in person at various recreation and community centres throughout Burlington.  Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

The City of Burlington is currently accepting applications for part-time Specialized Program Instructors who can offer instruction in pottery wheel and hand-building design and decoration and firing preparation. 

We seek proficiency in kiln loading, bisque and glaze firing best practices, as well as experience teaching adult learners and demonstrating pottery form and function basics with strict adherence to health and safety regulations while teaching in a studio setting, and when handling glazes, and loading/emptying kilns.  Demonstrated skills in management of studio table surfaces and floors, clay, tools, wheels, and all associated organization of projects is required.  Encouraging creative expression and success in the craft is key to the role also.

Staff are supported by the Recreation Programmer and report to the Recreation Coordinator. Positions and schedules may vary based on program registrations and current public health guidelines.

Programs may vary in length from 1 hour to ½ day workshops and may reoccur weekly or run as a stand-alone experience.  Hours worked may vary from 0-27.5 hours per week.  We work with successful candidates to create program schedules that are flexible and based on creating the best learning timeframe for participants. 

Instructors with multiple skill sets are able to teach multiple programs. Instructor contracts and time commitments are decided in consultation with staff and contracts are created accordingly.

Responsibilities

Program staff will be responsible for:

• Planning and implementing creative and inclusive programs to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all program participants.
• Submitting Program Plans for approval prior to each session.
• Ensuring safety of program, wellbeing of all participants, creating social learning environments, and adhering to all health and safety protocols.
• Maintaining required certifications, completing all required trainings, following direction from supervisors, and providing recommendations regarding customer feedback, lesson modification, and activity enhancements.
• During course of instruction providing participants with modifications which consider functional needs and adapt teaching styles to assist participants with learning differences.
• Completing required administrative work as required

Requirements

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills in order to follow directions, prepare reports, take attendance and interact with clients. Proficient level of technology use with software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Experience using Microsoft Teams and leading online programs considered an asset. 

Standard First Aid with CPR-C is preferred and dependent on program requirements.

Leadership skills and experience working with Adults 19 years of age and older, and Adults 55 years of age and older are requirements of this position.

All staff must complete mandatory training prior to the start of program, training is offered through a combination of online and in-person learning.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.