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Artist (Puppetry) 

Category Recreation and Arts  
Req Number REC-20-00006  
Open Date 3/16/2020  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Music and The Arts 

Work type Temporary Full-Time 

Grade Grade 3 ($22.77/hr to $27.21/hr) 

FTE 1.0 

Posting Close Date 03/30/2020 

Description

The successful candidate will be required to work during the period of June 1, 2020 to September 10 2020.

The Spiral Garden is an integrated art/garden/play program for children and youth with physical disabilities and developmental delays. Participants will interact and play through music, visual art, movement, drama, gardening and other arts activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • To lead Puppetry activity area for the duration of the Spiral Garden summer program 2018
  • To develop and deliver activities around story and drama to accommodate diverse needs of participants
  • Demonstrated ability to enable creativity of others
  • To work with children with disabilities using various forms of drama/story creation/puppetry
  • To contribute to planning meetings and daily staff meetings during program
  • To assist the safe participation of children and youth in program
  • To supervise lunch/break times of participants
  • To collaborate with program staff, volunteers and families
  • To work as a team member with Creative Coordinator, Artists, volunteers and other staff, in order to ensure programming goals are met, including participation in group activities
  • To produce a written version of the story created in collaboration with participants and arts staff at program’s end
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
  • Will be required to work occasional long days and/or a weekend shift
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • BFA or college diploma/certificate in the arts or equivalent
  • Preferred education & experience in Puppetry techniques and training/skills related to children and youth with developmental and acquired disabilities
  • Minimum of one-year experience in the practice of Puppetry; 1:1 and group facilitation
  • CPR HS (Heart Saver) and basic first aid OR ability to obtain prior to first day of employment
  • Demonstrated expertise in planning, implementation and evaluation of drama programs
  • Demonstrated ability to encourage full participation in activity area
  • Must be flexible, have the ability to assess the needs of individuals and quickly respond to those needs
  • Talent/skills in other areas such as music an asset
  • Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with staff/clients/families
  • Sound judgment and ability to work independently at times
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to efficiently manage working hours
  • Excellent communication skills

N.B. You will be asked to bring a portfolio of your work and work with children/youth

 

 
About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com



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