Why AUArts?
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is situated on the ancestral land of the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation as well as the Iyarhe Nakoda-Stoney which includes Bearspaw, Chiniki, Good Stoney Nations and also the home of the Métis Nation of District 5 and 6. The City of Calgary has long been called Moh’kins’tsis by the Siksikaitsitapi, Guts’ists’i by the Tsuut’ina, and Wîchîspa by the Nakoda.
The Alberta University of the Arts is one of only four major art, craft and design focused Universities in Canada. Our internationally recognized programs and state-of-the-art facilities offer our 1,100 students a hands-on, studio-based education that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Design, and an MFA in Craft Media. AUArts has deep roots in Calgary’s creative community and our alumni have had an impact on creativity around the world. Alberta University of the Arts will be celebrating its centennial in 2026.
Do you believe in the power of ideas, possibility, and in building community? AUArts is a community of thinkers, shapers, makers, and risk takers. We are students, faculty, staff, and alumni rich in diversity of culture and thought, challenged to fearlessly explore what moves us, drives us, and implores us to see the world differently.
The Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is looking for creative, resourceful and innovative Studio Assistants to support studio-based programs for the current academic year in the areas of Glass, Ceramics, Sculpture, Woodshop and Jewellery.
These are casual positions (hiring up to 12 individuals) commencing as soon as possible until April 2026. Hours of work may include daytime, evening, or weekends. Due to the casual nature of these positions, there is no guarantee of hours.
The Opportunity
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Key Responsibilities

• Monitor facility and open studio hours to provide students with access and support for studio processes which are deemed accessible
• Monitor and promotes compliance of documented health and safety practices, reports incidents to Security, area Educational Art Technician and Manager
• Assist students on standard operating practices for the use of equipment, processes, and materials handling
• Assist with set-up and installation/strike for critiques, exhibitions and university events
• Assist with preparation of classrooms, shop, studio, galleries and home studio spaces; ensure operating practices are followed, including daily clean-up and equipment and materials storage

• Monitor facility and open studio hours to provide students with access and support for studio processes which are deemed accessible
• Monitor and promotes compliance of documented health and safety practices, reports incidents to Security, area Educational Art Technician and Manager
• Assist students on standard operating practices for the use of equipment, processes, and materials handling
• Assist with set-up and installation/strike for critiques, exhibitions and university events
• Assist with preparation of classrooms, shop, studio, galleries and home studio spaces; ensure operating practices are followed, including daily clean-up and equipment and materials storag