Photographer at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Photographer (Casual)

This is a term position from June – December 2026.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

The Photographer provides photographic support and services to Banff Centre staff, artists, and external clients. The Photographer will provide artistic, technical, instructional, and administrative support required for the successful delivery of Banff Centre programs, projects, events, conferences and exhibitions that occur on both an annual and customized basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, Artist Support, below are some key accountabilities:

• Provide the Marketing/Communications teams with photographic images required for Banff Centre advertising campaigns, publishing projects, and social media activities.
• Provide complete documentation of art gallery exhibitions, individual art works, live performances, digital imaging, architectural, editorial, portraiture, group photographs, classroom documentation, complete film and print processing, copy work, print mounting, aerial photography, and other photographic work.
• Maintain overall production quality control, ensure smooth operation of the photography studios, and work within established budgets ensuring all required materials and supplies are ordered as required.
• Respond to individual and collective needs of program participants, artists and faculty by providing logistical, creative and technical advice.
• Ensure the project resources provided meet the expectations of the faculty, participants, program managers and project leads.
• Provide technical support in the area of digital imaging, photography, and darkroom techniques for artists and clients of Banff Centre.
• Develop and construct specialized photographic setups, and keep up to date on current developments in photography, including developments in contemporary art that may affect the needs of artists.
• Perform repairs and servicing of photographic equipment and when necessary, arrange for external servicing.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Knowledge and experience equivalent to a minimum of 5 years working as a professional photographer and a post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with digital photo labs and image printing
• Excellent photography skills in camera use and image processing software to support arts programming, performances and corporate documentation.
• Ability and experience scheduling independently for projects and production, must be able to work under pressure with the adaptability to shift priorities, and must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Project management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal negotiation skills, the ability to problem-solve.
• High level of reliability and self-motivation, with a high level of commitment to client/participant service and a willingness to work flexible, irregular hours when required.
• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge and image processing software and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong mentorship abilities and the ability to support participants through a robust learning cycle.
• Fluent in a broad range of contemporary visuals arts theory and practice.
• Experience with financial tracking and working within a budget in accordance with established practices.

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
• This position frequently lifts, carries, and holds photographic equipment, involves frequent standing, and may encounter uncomfortable body postures.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, casual support staff position, working up to 35 hours per month on an on-call basis.
• This is a term position from June – December 2026.
• This position pays $32.29 per hour.
• To be considered, you must live in the Bow Valley. This position is not eligible for staff housing.

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Photographer position until a suitable candidate has been found.
• Please include a link to a portfolio of your photography work.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to extension of a final employment offer.
• Visa Requirements: Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

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