District of West Vancouver
Location
West Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
(Casual)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation, and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community
The West Vancouver Community Services Department has an opening for a Pottery Technician l to oversee the operations of the pottery studio in the Gleneagles Community Centre. This position supervises, assigns, schedules and participates in work related to day-to-day studio operations, including kiln firings, glaze creation, drop-in sessions, ordering of supplies, and organization and cleaning of the studio
This position will be responsible for:
- Loading and unloading kilns and overseeing firings
- Mixing a variety of glazes according to established procedures
- Overseeing operations of the Pottery Studio during drop-in sessions
- Organize the studio, receive and order store supplies and perform general clean-up
- Ensuring that proper safety precautions are observed
- Perform related work as required
The preferred candidate will possess sound knowledge of kiln operation procedures and related safety precautions; procedures for mixing glazes; operation and organization of a pottery studio. Ability to oversee and assist in the organization and maintenance of the studio to ensure that it is clean, orderly and safe; and the ability to coordinate the ordering, receipt and storage of supplies
The successful candidate has completed Grade 12 and has directly related experience and training as a pottery technician, or an equivalent combination of training and experience and is required to supply a Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet. Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Casual
Hours of Work:
Hours and days of work may vary
Rate of Pay:
$26.66 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
This position has a pay structure with two steps which increase annually.
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2024
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
2770-24-WVMEA-CASUAL-13
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
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Salary
$26.66 per hour
