Artist Instructor: SenSational Arts Program
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Casual Contract Position
Salary: $30/hour – mileage for travel included

The MacLaren Art Centre is seeking a senior practicing visual artist to work on behalf of the MacLaren Art Centre. Funded by the New Horizons for Seniors Grant, a program for seniors by seniors, the practicing visual artist will deliver a series of sensory-based art workshops called SenSational Arts: Supporting Social Participation and Inclusion of Seniors through Art in Adult Day Programs in North Simcoe Muskoka across Simcoe County. This program will begin in May 2025 and continue through March 2026. The artist instructor will be actively involved in the development and implementation of this program. They will work alongside the MacLaren Education Officer to create methodologies and visual outcomes, as well as deliver these workshops to seniors at adult day programs in the region. In this capacity, the Artist Instructor functions as an ambassador for the MacLaren Art Centre as well as this innovative outreach for seniors’ program.

Qualifications:

• Must be of senior age (55 years or older, as defined by the New Horizons for Seniors Grant funding).
• Practicing visual artist with a BFA, college-level arts diploma, or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of teaching experience with adults and/or seniors.
• Sound understanding of contemporary visual art and artistic practices.
• Punctuality, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to function as a team player and to work within a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driver’s license and ongoing access to a working vehicle.
• A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening.

Assets:

• Experience working within senior communities.
• Working knowledge of another language, particularly French or Indigenous languages.
• First Aid Certification.

The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025.

This is a casual contract position from May 2025 to March 2026. The Artist Instructor is expected to be available to work based on SenSational Art Program bookings, as scheduled and assigned.

The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.

Please send a cover letter, current resumé, and portfolio of five (5) artworks in confidence to:

Christina Mancuso, Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster St., Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
or email to: christina@maclarenart.com

About the MacLaren Art Centre

The MacLaren Art Centre (MAC) is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial, and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures, and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.

Job Posting (YCW)
Curatorial and Collections Assistant
Summer Student Position
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie

About the MacLaren Art Centre:
The MacLaren Art Centre is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial, and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures, and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.

About the Job:
The MacLaren Art Centre is seeking a Curatorial and Collections Assistant to collaborate with the artistic team to support various tasks related to exhibitions and collections. The position will focus on two key projects outlined below, in addition to other tasks as assigned.

The candidate will aid with the transition of all Art Rental and Sales collections records to a new collections management database with supervision from the Curatorial Assistant. Tasks will be focused on data scrubbing and collections research to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of object records. Other tasks will include maintaining Permanent Collection object records on an as-needed basis.

The candidate will also work closely with the Interim Artistic Director to develop an independent project focused on activating the Permanent Collection, to be executed in the late summer/early fall. The project will focus on cultivating community engagement and contextualizing the MacLaren’s Permanent Collection. Work will include collections research, the development of a curatorial concept and interpretive plan, writing didactic texts, coordinating installation logistics, coordinating related public programming, and overseeing the development of marketing and other promotional materials.

The candidate will also participate in other tasks to support the artistic department as required, such as installation/de-installation, and developing and promoting exhibitions and events.

All applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works (YCW) and meet all eligibility requirements for that program.

Position: Curatorial and Collections Assistant
Duration: 12 weeks
Rate of pay: $19.00/hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday (some evening work is required)
Suggested start and end date: June 3 to August 23, 2025*

Qualifications:

• Must be a post-secondary student pursuing a degree/diploma in Art History, Museum/Curatorial Studies, Art/Visual Studies, Fine Arts Studio or a similar research background with an emphasis on contemporary and historical Canadian art.
• Must have a solid understanding and appreciation of contemporary Canadian visual art and the function of regional art galleries.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Must have proven experience with detailed contemporary or historical art research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online research is required.
• Must maintain a high standard of professionalism as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with project management is a definite asset as is prior administrative and art handling experience in a public or private gallery context in either a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Experience with Sketchup and/or collections management software is a definite asset.
• Must be personable, detail-oriented, and able to work as a team member.
• Must arrange their own travel to and from the MacLaren Art Centre daily.
• A current police record check to include a vulnerable sector screen is required.

YCW Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
  • Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
• Has been a full-time student in the semester preceding the YCW job.
• Intends to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job.

The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday, May 5, 2025.

The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screen before work can commence.

Please send a personalized cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Yasmeen Kazak, Curatorial Assistant, via email to: yasmeen@maclarenart.com, or via mail to:
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2

Job Posting (YCW)
Program Assistant
Summer Student Position
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie

About the MacLaren Art Centre:
The MacLaren Art Centre is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the Gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial, and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures, and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.

About the Job:
The MacLaren Art Centre is seeking a summer student to assist with various tasks associated with the MacLaren’s education and public programs. Working closely with the Education Officer and Community Art Coordinator, the Program Assistant will assist in all areas of summer programming at the Gallery—from enhancing public interaction of exhibitions to implementing summer camp activities.

The Program Assistant will aid in the interpretation of MacLaren exhibitions through the research, development and implementation of educational and public programs inspired by relevant content in summer exhibitions. This position will include the development of interpretive tools for exhibitions, such as hands-on art activities for children and youth and self-guided activities for families. The summer student will assist with leading tours, program needs and responding to visitor inquiries. Working with the Education Officer and the Community Art Coordinator, the Program Assistant will also provide studio support at MacLaren summer camps throughout July and August.

All applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works (YCW) and meet all eligibility requirements for that program.

Position: Program Assistant
Duration: up to 12 weeks
Rate of pay: $19.00/hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday
Suggested start and end date: June 2 to August 24, 2025*

Qualifications:

• Must be a post-secondary student pursuing a degree/diploma in Fine Art Studio, Arts Education or Art History.
• Must maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Must be personable, detail oriented and able to work as a team member.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 kg.
• Must arrange their own travel to and from the MacLaren Art Centre daily.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

YCW Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada.
  • Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
• Has been a full-time student in the semester preceding the YCW job.
• Intends to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job.

The deadline for application is 9 am on Monday, May 5, 2025.

The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screen before work can commence.

Please send a personalized cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Christina Mancuso, Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
or email to: christina@maclarenart.com

Job Title: Special Events Server
Supervisor: Special Events Coordinator
Status: Occasional Part Time

About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre is the regional public art gallery serving the residents of Barrie, the County of Simcoe, and the surrounding area. Our mission is to engage and enrich the immediate and larger community by providing innovative and relevant visual arts programming. The MacLaren Art Centre houses a significant collection of artworks held in trust for the public and presents a year-round program of world-class exhibitions, education activities and special events. The MacLaren offers a dynamic work environment that supports opportunities for professional growth, encourages creativity, fosters teamwork and rewards excellence.

Description
The MacLaren Art Centre is looking for Special Event Servers for our busy upcoming 2024 wedding season. Event Season generally runs from May- October, with the bulk of our bookings on Friday/ Saturday nights after 4 pm. We do not host events on long weekends. This job is ideal for someone who already has another part-time or full-time job, looking to generate extra income.

Duration
Casual

Rate of pay
$17.20 per hour, plus gratuity.

Duties:
• Provides friendly and courteous customer service
• Operates the POS system, and takes payment in cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard and
Amex
• Clear and clean glassware
• Remove waste and recycling
• Restock the bar, and notify coordinator when supplies are running low
• Assists with set up and tear down of special events (chairs, tables, etc.)
• Meets all Health Inspection Criteria
• Learn to operate the chair lift system
• Holds a valid Smart Serve Certificate, and adheres to Alcohol and Gaming serving
regulation as well as MacLaren Art Centre house policies
• Attends to other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in the food service industry
• Experience in a fast-paced work setting an asset
• Smart Serve Certified
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with volunteers, suppliers,
and gallery staff
• Proven organizational skills and multi-tasking skills
• An energetic self-starter
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Great attention to detail
• A competent and approachable communicator
• Must thrive on working in a dynamic environment
• Must be able to lift 15kg

The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to serving our diverse communities. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.

Please send a cover letter and resume in confidence to
eventservices@maclarenart.com

Position Title: VanGo Artist Studio Assistant
Job Title: Casual Contract Position
Location: MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Salary: $20/hour

The MacLaren Art Centre seeks a practicing visual artist to work on behalf of the Gallery delivering in-person and/or virtual programs to children as part of the “MacLaren VanGo Program” in schools throughout Simcoe County. The main area of responsibility for the VanGo Artist Studio Assistant is to work alongside the VanGo Artist Instructor providing assistance in the effective delivery of VanGo studio programs to children enrolled in elementary schools. The Artist Studio Assistant position will begin in September and continue for the 2024/25 academic year, assisting in the delivery of VanGo programmes to students enrolled in kindergarten to Grade 8. In this capacity, the Artist Studio Assistant functions as an ambassador for the MacLaren Art Centre as well as this innovative outreach program.

Qualifications

• Practicing visual artist with a BFA, college-level arts diploma, or equivalent experience
• Experience teaching, or working with children
• Sound understanding of contemporary visual art and artistic practices
• Punctuality, flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to function as a team player and to work within a fast-paced environment
• A valid driver’s license and on-going access to a working vehicle
• A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
• First Aid Certification

Assets

• Experience with remote teaching and related technologies
• Working knowledge of another language, particularly French or Indigenous Languages
• Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum in the Visual Arts

The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
This is a casual contract position for the 2024/25 academic year, through to Friday, August 29, 2025. The VanGo Artist Studio Assistant is expected to be available to work based on VanGo program bookings, as scheduled and assigned.

The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.

Please send a cover letter, current resumé and portfolio of five (5) artworks in confidence to
Christina Mancuso
Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
or email to: christina@maclarenart.com

About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre (MAC) is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures, and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.

Position Title: Indigenous Visual Art Instructor
Job Type: Casual Contract Position
Location: MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Salary: $25/hour

The MacLaren Art Centre seeks an Indigenous practicing visual artist to work on behalf of the Gallery delivering in-person and/or virtual programs to students as part of the “MacLaren VanGo Program” in schools throughout Simcoe County. The main area of responsibility for the artist instructor is to provide the effective delivery of Indigenous-based VanGo studio programs to students enrolled in elementary and/or secondary schools in the region. In this capacity, the Indigenous artist instructor functions as an ambassador for the MacLaren Art Centre, as well as this innovative outreach program.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Indigenous culture in Simcoe County and Canada
• BFA candidate or college-level diploma in the Visual Arts
• At least one year in-class teaching experience with children
• Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum in the Visual Arts
• Sound understanding of contemporary visual art and artistic practices
• Punctuality, flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to function as a team player and to work within a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel
• A valid driver’s license and on-going access to a working vehicle
• A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
• Experience working within an Indigenous community is an asset
• First Aid Certification is an asset
• Ability to teach programs in French is an asset


The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

This is a casual contract position for the 2024/25 academic year, through to Friday, August 29, 2025. The Indigenous Artist Instructor is expected to be available to work based on VanGo program bookings, as scheduled, and assigned.

The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.

Please send a cover letter, current resumé and portfolio of five (5) artworks in confidence to:
Christina Mancuso, Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
Email to: christina@maclarenart.com

About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre (MAC) is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.