Creative And Therapeutic Arts Program Assistant

The Creative and Therapeutic Arts Program welcomes children, adolescents, and adults from age 3 onward. Working closely with the program coordinator, artists, creative arts therapists, and participants, the assistant helps create a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports each person’s needs, participation, and development.

Duration and schedule: Part-time (16 hours/week)

• Wednesdays and Thursdays from August 5, 2026 (8-hour days)
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays from August 25, 2026 (8-hour days)

Salary: $21/hr

Responsibilities:

• Support the animation of arts services by welcoming participants arriving by adapted transport, assisting the creative arts therapist or artist during group sessions, preparing art materials, co-facilitating community art workshops (Art Hives), and assisting participants with daily routines such as lunch, storing belongings, and tidying materials.
• Maintain positive communication with families and community partners by responding to emails and phone calls and helping promote the Arts Centre’s activities to schools and organizations.
• Provide administrative support for event planning, registration management, follow-up on maintenance and cleaning needs, updates to internal documents, and the creation of visual materials such as flyers and posters.
• Contribute to the life of the Creative Arts Centre by supporting internal communication, coordinating programming needs, participating actively in team meetings, and helping with shared projects such as exhibitions and special events.

Ideal candidate:

• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including people with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental profiles.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required.
• A genuine interest in the arts and inclusive community work.

What we offer:

• Supervision and mentorship from a Canadian Art Therapy Association RCAT-certified Art Therapist.
• Access to on-site parking.

Would you like to be part of a creative, caring, and inclusive team making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Send your resume to [email protected]