Job Description
Req ID: 27709
Vacancy Type: Seasonal
Contract Duration: 4 months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 02/16/2026
Job Summary
Want to join a dynamic team that is working together to build a stronger and more vibrant arts scene and cultural community for the City of Mississauga?
The Public Art Internship will provide current post-graduate students, recent graduates or emerging professionals with the opportunity for hands-on experience in the development and implementation of municipal public art projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Curator, Public Art, the successful candidate will participate in the following:
Coordinating summer cleaning and conduct seasonal art inspections for various public artworks.
Supporting workshops and community outreach initiatives, including leading public art walking tours as needed.
Assisting with the development of project briefs, calls for artists, and art selection processes for various public art projects.
Assisting with research, planning and implementation of temporary and permanent public art initiatives and exhibits in a variety of sizes, scale and mediums.
Preparing material for City presentations, and attend meetings, events, and site visits related to public art projects.
Conducting research, benchmarking, and analysis related to public art, memorial art and best practices.
Skills and Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (art history, visual arts, art conservation, cultural management, or a related discipline).
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to engage with artists, community members, and subcontractors.
Ability to work both independently, pursuing self-directed tasks, as well as supporting team members and balancing multiple tasks at a time.
Effective research, writing, oral communications and planning skills required.
Ability to travel across Mississauga, perform site visits, and attend evening and weekend meetings pertaining to public art as required.
May require occasional lifting materials and equipment, standing for long periods of time and walking at site visits.
Knowledge of public art processes, including fabrication, installation, conservation and maintenance, is an asset.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software packages and be familiar with the Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience using collections management software is an asset.
This position is a hybrid model (3 days in office/or field-based tasks, 2 days work from home). Therefore, the successful candidates should be comfortable and proficient for all 3 environments
Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: P&B/Culture Planning
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/City Planning Strategies , Official Plan&Planning Data Initiati
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Vacancy Type: Seasonal
Contract Duration: 4 months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 02/16/2026
Job Summary
Want to join a dynamic team that is working together to build a stronger and more vibrant arts scene and cultural community for the City of Mississauga?
The Public Art Internship will provide current post-graduate students, recent graduates or emerging professionals with the opportunity for hands-on experience in the development and implementation of municipal public art projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Curator, Public Art, the successful candidate will participate in the following:
Coordinating summer cleaning and conduct seasonal art inspections for various public artworks.
Supporting workshops and community outreach initiatives, including leading public art walking tours as needed.
Assisting with the development of project briefs, calls for artists, and art selection processes for various public art projects.
Assisting with research, planning and implementation of temporary and permanent public art initiatives and exhibits in a variety of sizes, scale and mediums.
Preparing material for City presentations, and attend meetings, events, and site visits related to public art projects.
Conducting research, benchmarking, and analysis related to public art, memorial art and best practices.
Skills and Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (art history, visual arts, art conservation, cultural management, or a related discipline).
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to engage with artists, community members, and subcontractors.
Ability to work both independently, pursuing self-directed tasks, as well as supporting team members and balancing multiple tasks at a time.
Effective research, writing, oral communications and planning skills required.
Ability to travel across Mississauga, perform site visits, and attend evening and weekend meetings pertaining to public art as required.
May require occasional lifting materials and equipment, standing for long periods of time and walking at site visits.
Knowledge of public art processes, including fabrication, installation, conservation and maintenance, is an asset.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software packages and be familiar with the Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook. Experience using collections management software is an asset.
This position is a hybrid model (3 days in office/or field-based tasks, 2 days work from home). Therefore, the successful candidates should be comfortable and proficient for all 3 environments
Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: P&B/Culture Planning
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/City Planning Strategies , Official Plan&Planning Data Initiati
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Public Art Intern position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Mississauga offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
