Culture Programmer (NCO)

Req ID: 28527
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: December 31, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Culture Programs support the development, coordination, and promotion of high-quality Culture programs and services in the literary, digital and visual arts delivered at a variety of art centres, community centres and historical sites across Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a programming team to plan, develop and implement Culture Programs including but not limited to evening and weekend courses, camps and weekday school programs
• Provide customer service, resolve issues and communicate changes/cancellations of programs
• Under the direction of the Supervisor, assist with functional guidance of part-time staff, including evaluations, scheduling, hiring/contracting and training and support with participant behaviour management
• Manage volunteer, co-op and intern recruitment, training and assist with functional guidance
• Assist with regular program visits, High Five® Quest 2 evaluations, program planning and support material development
• Assist with the development, design and delivery of literary, digital, and visual arts programs and camps
• Assist by liaising with facility staff to ensure spaces are prepared, safe and operational
• Assist Supervisor with responding to ad-hoc programming requests including workshops, special events and outreach initiatives
• Provide administrative support including but not limited to part-time payroll, program outline review, class lists, program hand-outs, equipment & supply inventory and program entry in ActiveNet Recreation Management Software
• Responsible for maintaining inventory including supply delivery, tracking and equipment
• Support the execution of team initiatives including but not limited to Poet Laureate program, and/or Resident Artist program
• Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends; ability to travel between multiple Recreation and Culture sites within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel
• Assist with special projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts, Arts Administration, Education or related field with a minimum of 3 years’ related experience in an arts education setting
• Formal training or additional certifications outside of a post-secondary degree or diploma in literary, digital and visual arts is an asset
• A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR B or C (lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society, St John’s Ambulance) at employees’ expense or; a valid Intermediate First Aid (lifesaving Society) at employees’ expense
• High Five® Principles of Healthy Childhood Development and Quest 2 certification
• Knowledge and experience of arts program design and delivery; instructional fill-in may be required
• Highly motivated self-starter; excellent oral and written communication skills; team player; ability to work in a changing environment
• Proficient use of R3/SAP, SharePoint, Microsoft Office and ActiveNet software is an asset
• Experience using art & design digital software, or experience with the Ontario Curriculum (K-Gr 12) is an asset
• Attention to detail in emergency situations
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, design and delivery of visual arts programs and camps
• Ability to provide instructional fill-in and break coverage on an as needed basis across a variety of arts programs will be required.
• Highly motivated self-starter; excellent oral and written communication skills; team player; ability to work in a changing environment

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 38.90 - $ 51.87
Hours of Work: up to 35
Work Location: Living Arts Centre
Hybrid Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions)
Organization Unit: CMS/Culture Programs, Tm 2
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.