Program Officer, Media Arts
Arts Disciplines Division
Canada Council for the Arts
Competition: 3107 (Internal/External)
Status: Regular full-time
Salary Scale: $63,310 to $76,379
Closing date: August 4, 2010
About the Canada Council for the Arts
Join our team and play a role in supporting Canadian creativity. The Canada Council for the Arts is a dynamic, highly respected national agency with a mandate to promote the study and enjoyment of, and production of works in, the arts. We offer competitive salaries and benefits package. For more information about the Canada Council for the Arts, please visit our website at www.canadacouncil.ca.
About the role
Under the direct supervision of the Media Arts Section Head, the officer administers programs for individual artists, arts groups, and/or arts organizations according to established policies and procedures; contributes to the development of Canada Council policies; provides information services and support to the artistic community; works to ensure equal access for professional Canadian media and new media artists and arts organizations to Canada Council programs and services; anticipates and responds to the development needs of the media and new media arts; and performs other related duties.
Basic requirements of the position
This position is located in Ottawa and the incumbent travels up to 30 days per year.
How to apply
Send the completed Application for Employment form quoting the competition number listed above and a copy of your resume to the attention of Roch Brunelle, Human Resources, prior to the closing date by either:
· email: competition@canadacouncil.ca
· fax: 613.566.4323
· mail: 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V8
For more information or a copy of the role profile, please contact Roch Brunelle 613-566-4414 / 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4124 / competition@canadacouncil.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Preparator-Assistant Curator
Reports to Director of Programs
Burlington Art Centre
Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $35,000 - $40,000
Web link: www.thebac.ca
Closing Date: August 4, 2010
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Preparator-Assistant Curator is responsible primarily for the installation and takedown of exhibitions (including all aspects thereof), as well as maintaining the gallery space in terms of security, appearance and environmental conditions. The Preparator-Assistant Curator also serves as the exhibition coordinator for all annual guild exhibitions. The Preparator-Assistant Curator is responsible for some clerical support to the exhibitions: for example, insurance reports, artists’ exhibition applications, Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance Grant recommendations. Other duties as required.
QUALITIES
SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Send or hand deliver cover letter and resume before August 4, 2010 to:
George Wale, Director of Programs,
Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1A9.
george.wale@burlingtonartcentre.on.ca
T E C H N I C A L C O O R D I N A T O R
P O S T P R O D U C T I O N
Deadline for applications: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 5 PM
Starting wage: $16 per hour with health/dental benefits
SAW Video Association (Ottawa) seeks a full-time Technical Coordinator (Post-production). He/she will work with the Technical Coordinator (Production) to provide post-production support to SAW Video members. This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) position.
Established in 1981, SAW Video is Eastern Ontario’s largest and oldest media art production centre. SAW Video provides a range of services to artists including affordable access to video production equipment and post-production facilities, workshops, grant programs, as well as media art screenings and exhibitions.
The Technical Coordinator (Post-production) will:
- Oversee all aspects of SAW Video’s post-production equipment and facilities, including bookings; equipment purchases, maintenance and upkeep;
- Provide technical support for members in edit suites;
- Repair and maintain post-production equipment and ensure that post-production suites are well-maintained;
- Assist Technical Coordinator (Production) as required;
- Work with the Director and Technical Coordinator (Production) to set annual budgets for equipment purchase and maintenance;
- Assist in the writing of grants, as well as preparing reports on and requests for equipment purchases.
- Oversee the maintenance and setup of the IT infrastructure of the centre, including SAW Video’s server.
Qualifications:
The selected individual will have:
- Several years of technical experience in digital editing, specifically with Final Cut Pro, Premiere, and Protools, as well as familiarity with AVID, other Adobe software applications and DVD Studio Pro;
- Strong knowledge of high-definition video technology workflow;
- Significant technical experience in the setup and configuration of digital editing equipment;
- Technical experience in digital video production, especially with pro-sumer level SD, HDV and HD cameras.
- Experience in video encoding and DVD creation;
- IT experience in computer operating systems and hardware, networking and file storage;
- Experience in analogue video production and post-production would be an asset;
- Excellent people skills and ability to multi-task;
- Familiarity with the non-profit media arts sector;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Bilingualism would be an asset.
Prospective applicants may be required to take a technical competency test.
Please submit by mail, fax, or email:
- A one-page letter of intent describing your skills and experience as they relate to this position;
- A curriculum vitae or résumé
Send to:
Hiring Committee – Technical Coordinator
SAW Video Association, 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9
Phone: (613) 238-7648 / Fax: (613) 238-4617 E-mail: sawvideo@sawvideo.com
SAW Video is committed to employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information on SAW Video, check out our web site: www.sawvideo.com
Back to MAIN Back to News Reel Back to top of page
