Assistant Studio Lead 

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced

Assistant Studio Lead 

Temporary Full-Time

$36.376 - $45.470 

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Studio Lead plays a key supportive role in the daily operation of the Creative Arts Studio. Working closely with the Studio Lead, this position blends hands‑on program facilitation with growing administrative responsibilities, with the goal of learning and mirroring the major functions of the Studio Lead role.

This includes supporting studio work flow, maintaining equipment and supplies, tracking program outcomes, ensuring safety practices, and helping coordinate Creative Arts staff, volunteers, and scheduling. The Assistant Studio Lead acts as a backup to the Studio Lead when needed, ensuring continuity of operations and high quality service delivery.

This role is ideal for a skilled creative arts facilitator who is ready to expand their leadership, administrative, and operational capabilities in a therapeutic studio setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality creative arts programs across a variety of mediums.
• Adapt programming to resident abilities, interests, therapeutic needs, and safety considerations.
• Support safe operation of tools, equipment, and specialized studio machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, accessible studio environment and prepare materials for daily programs.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Creative Arts Instructors, students, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate attendance, program data, and creative production statistics.
• Manage studio inventory, monitor supply usage, and purchase materials within approved budgets.
• Track equipment condition, maintain logs, and arrange repairs or servicing as needed.
• Assist with scheduling Creative Arts staff to ensure consistent program coverage.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident well being and care planning.
• Participate in meetings, training, and special events, including exhibitions of resident artwork.
• Support home wide initiatives and ensure compliance with safety, accessibility, and IPAC practices.

• Support exhibitions, special events, and showcases highlighting resident artwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience delivering creative arts instruction in therapeutic, community, or educational environments.
• Experience in long term care, healthcare, or specialized populations preferred.
• Leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience are considered an asset.

• Current Food Handler's Certificate - can be obtained during employment.
• Strong communication skills in English; French is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt programming based on resident abilities and therapeutic goals.
• Skilled in problem solving, creative planning, and critical thinking.
• Competence with studio tools, equipment, power tools, kilns, and relevant art technologies.
• Ability to build supportive, therapeutic relationships with older adults.
• Excellent organization, priority setting, and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with residents.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, outlining your background and experience with each key responsibility to be considered for the role.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials.