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Town of Milton

Program Assistant - Arts

Milton, ON, Canada
FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, Canada

Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Sep 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

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Original job description

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$18.87

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

September 28, 2026

Openings:

Position Summary

About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.

Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment - one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
• Starting Hourly Rate: $18.41
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Position Summary
The FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton is an interdisciplinary arts venue that builds community and supports art and culture as part of everyday life in Milton. We host a variety of shows and events, gallery exhibitions and art programs and workshops for individuals of all ages. Reporting to the Coordinator, Cultural Services , this part-time position assists with the delivery of safe, fun and inclusive recreation programs for a specific age group.

Major Job Responsibilities

Major Job Responsibilities

Program implementation with a focus on quality customer experiences
Assist with the preparation and delivery of lesson plans to meet the needs of the program level
Assist in providing a safe and well-supervised learning environment
Assist with the provision of a welcoming and positive atmosphere for children to actively participate and excel
Prepare materials and program space as per lesson plan
Set-up and take down of required equipment
Provide guidance and oversight of volunteers
Establish positive relationships and clear communication channels with all staff and participants
Maintain a safe and clean facility including proper usage and use of equipment
Proactively communicate program needs to facility operations staff and communicate any facility or equipment deficiencies to supervisor
Evaluate situations for potential risks and proactively take action to address such risks. Communicate any action or concerns to supervisor
Maintain communication with customer service desk to provide relevant program updates and to request support in the event of an emergency
Maintain a high level of professionalism and handle sensitive situations with mature judgement.
Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Provide supplies list to Supervisor, Recreation
Attend and participate in mandatory staff functions.
Maintain accurate attendance and other administrative records as required
Report any incidents, concerns or site damage to the Coordinator, Culture

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Minimum Grade 10 education
Courses in art, early childhood education, recreation or related field preferred
Standard First Aid and CPR C
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development
Basic knowledge of art, design and/or craft preferred
Experience working with children of various age groups preferred
Experience working with persons with disabilities preferred
An interest in performing arts/drama/music/dance
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on September 27, 2026.

If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.

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Responsibilities

The Program Assistant is responsible for implementing arts and recreation programs, including lesson plan preparation and equipment setup. They also ensure a safe, inclusive environment for participants while providing guidance to volunteers and maintaining facility cleanliness.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum Grade 10 education and possess Standard First Aid and CPR C certification. Experience working with children and knowledge of art, design, or recreation programs is preferred.

Skills

Program implementation
Lesson planning
Child supervision
Customer service
Communication
Problem solving
Facility maintenance
Risk assessment
Volunteer coordination
First Aid
CPR
Art instruction
Early childhood education
Interpersonal skills

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
OMERS pension plan
Active Living Pass discount
Perkopolis

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Arts Centre
Recreation
Program Assistant
Cultural Services
Lesson Plans
Child Development
HIGH FIVE
First Aid
CPR C
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Customer Experience
Facility Operations
Safety
Inclusive Programming
Arts Education
Early Childhood Education

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