Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s Recreation Division is currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individual, who enjoys working with the public, to teach Painting programs.

Accountabilities

Adult Program Instructors must be comfortable planning, developing and implementing program instruction to adults in a group setting. They will be required to have a specific content plan developed prior to the start of classes and perform in a direct leadership capacity to deliver weekly programs. Adult Program Instructors are required to request and maintain the necessary supplies required for the program, and compile and monitor attendance of participants The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work.



The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

•Recognized training/experience in painting instruction

•Experience using acrylic, oil and water-based paints

•Experience in teaching painting programs. Experience in teaching in a group setting would be an asset

•Excellent communication skills

•Experience working with adult populations would be an asset

•Formal education with diploma/certificate/degree would be an asset

Additional Requirements:

•Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate AND Vulnerable Sector Check (or equivalent) – dated within six months prior to start date

•Successful applicant would be expected to have the specific lesson plan content developed prior to the start of employment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires physical agility and stamina to carry out required duties.

Hours of Work

Program Schedule: Mondays – 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Period of Employment:

September 2026-June 2027

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal prospect employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

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