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Term Posted:Fall 2026
Position Title:Digital Media Experience Lab Fabrication and Digital Technology Support Lead
Number of Positions:1
Position Category:Non-Union Casual Contract
Hours Per Week:12 hrs (Required: Wednesdays 10am – 2pm, Fridays 2pm – 6pm + one alternative time)
Rate:$19
Summary of Host Department:The TMU Libraries Digital Media Experience (“DME”) Lab is a digital media makerspace open to all members of the TMU community. Users come to the Lab to access studio space, high end Adobe CC software workstations, virtual reality equipment, fabrication technology (3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting), microcontrollers, and more. Regardless of a patron’s technical background, DME staff support creators through on-on-one training, group workshops, and themed maker hangouts. Access to the DME space and resources are provided to current TMU students at no charge.
 
Job Description:Based in the TMU Libraries Digital Media Experience Lab (“DME”), the successful candidate will work as part of a team, providing technology welcome desk support to TMU Libraries patrons as they learn and create using emerging technologies. This user-facing role has a specific focus on supporting DME fabrication equipment (i.e., 3D printers, laser cutters,…), design software, and media creation space.

This staff member will be a critical first point of contact for all creators accessing the DME lab space. The successful candidate will have access to exceptional learning experiences that include:

Learning to maintain and operate DME equipment, including fabrication technology.
– Early access to emerging technology, including guided setup and troubleshooting.
– Opportunities to train student peers under the supervision of the DME Manager.
– Opportunities to assist DME advisors in the design and development of DME projects (workshops, lab betterment projects, installations,…).

Under the supervision and guidance of the Digital Media Experience Manager, this student role will:
– Welcome all DME patrons at the Lab’s central help desk, communicate with patrons directly via the DME email address.
– Assist the DME Technician and other DME part-time staff in the maintenance and operation of DME 3D Printers and other fabrication equipment (Cricut machines, embroidery machines, laser cutters,…).
– Serve as a 3D design resource for TMU students, help support the DME’s sustainable 3D printing workflow.
– Assist in the processing fabrication files for 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and others.
– Follow procedures and standards related to in-lab fabrication.
– Assist in the organization of formal workshops and informal peer tutoring sessions.
– Assist in student engagement initiatives (orientation week programming, tours of the DME space, external collaborations,…).
Technical Knowledge / Skills RequirementsNon-technical skills required for this role include:
– Exceptional scheduling skills required to navigate a fast-paced library service area with multiple active projects.
– Exceptional customer service skills.
– The ability to communicate technical information (DME lab policies, equipment specifications,…) in clear and concise terms.
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
– The ability to collaborate with coworkers.
– An awareness of DME lab users’ technical and project-related needs.
– An appreciation for digital literacy.

Technical skills needed include:
– Google Apps (Google Docs, Google Sheets).
Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive file management.
– Experience with Adobe CC suite tools, Fabrication Technology, and Creative Coding.
Responsibility Breakdown:Staffing front welcome / information desk – 50%
Email communication – 10%
Assembling kits from the DME inventory and storage room – 15%
Event planning support – 20%
Opening and closing procedures – 5%

Application Information

Application Deadline:October 2, 2026 11:59 AM
Application Documents Required:Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, References Names and Contact Info
Additional Application Information:Applicants should have a willingness to learn new technologies and combine them with exceptional customer service best practices.

As an alternative to the conventional cover letter, applicants may considering recording a brief video or voice message for submission with the above package.

This is an on-site position located in The Libraries’ SLC 308 space.
Application Method:Google Form
Application Form

DME Evening Engagement Specialist

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The Opportunity

Do you care about who gets an opportunity to make?
Are you interested in organizing events that range from crafting to beginner 3D printing?
Can you translate a creative idea into a well-run, inclusive event? A series of events??
Are you ready to learn new creative technologies…and then help other beginners learn them too?

The Libraries’ Digital Media Experience (DME) is hiring an Evening Engagement Specialist to help us welcome new users into our Library Creative space, the DME Lab. This role will be a member of our DME team, who deliver engaging, student-focused workshops in our Library Makerspace and Media Creation Studio.

This unique part-time role combines creative technology with peer-to-peer technology training. Ideal candidates shortlisted for an interview shall demonstrate a strong ability to support peer-led co-curricular learning while contributing to lab operations.

In this role, you will:

  • Plan and facilitate short, hands-on, themed making events with equity and access in mind.
  • Collaborate with student groups to reduce barriers to participation with creative technologies.
  • Engage new makers and underrepresented communities inside the DME space (SLC 308).
  • Collaborate with the DME team in a project-based environment, one where goals are “fuzzy” and iterations are essential.
  • Learn (and demonstrate!) makerspace safety practices, tools, and tech (training time will be included in your first two weeks of work).
  • Communicate event information clearly for our audience of first-time Creators and other TMU collaborators / student groups..

This is a paid opportunity for a TMU student seeking to build community through creativity, increase technology access, and develop their own creative technology skills.

About Toronto Metropolitan University

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Met is on a transformative path to becoming Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

About the TMU Libraries

A vibrant and innovative centre of exploration, research, creation and learning, the University Library is positioned at the core of the University’s academic, research and community engagement goals. The Library supports a diverse community of learners and instructors, researchers and scholars, and community experts and entrepreneurs, and is a hub of interdisciplinary SRC. The dedicated team of more than 100 talented individuals supports a growing academic community, including new campuses and a growing number of international students. The University Library provides crucial academic learning, creation and research resources, programs, services and spaces. Its unique blend of expertise and programming, coupled with access to leading edge technology and an array of information resources, fosters a rich academic environment, supporting the University’s complement of degree programs, and advancing research and discovery, and community outreach and engagement.

About the DME Evening Engagement Specialist Role

After training, all Advising Specialists will be expected to deliver beginner-level sessions on soldering, sewing machine fundamentals, Arduino basics, 3D modelling in Fusion 360, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere.

Digital Media Creation

  • Media Production (audio recording, photography, green screen studios, 3-point lighting kits, 3D scanning…)
  • Media Post Production (Audio Editing workflows, Video Editing workflows, Animation, VR editing,…)
  • Imaging (Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator,…)
  • Web design and development (WordPress, HTML5, CSS,…)
  • Coding (Python, Arduino IDE, Javascript, bash scripting…)
  • IoT (Grafana, InfluxDB, Node-Red,…)
  • Microprocessors (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi,…)

Fabrication Technology

  • Additive manufacturing techniques (FDM 3D printers, embroidery machines,…)
  • Subtractive manufacturing techniques (laser cutters, vinyl cutters,…)
  • Textiles (sewing machines, knitting, crocheting, sewing conductive thread…)
  • Hand tools (drills, saws, clamps,…)
  • 3D modelling / CAD (TinkerCAD, Fusion 360, Blender,…)

Responsibilities

As part of the lab programming and advising team, you will support the lab in the following areas:

Organizing Events and Workshops

  1. Developing and delivering innovative technology training. This includes offering 2-3 formal workshops per week.
  2. Providing exceptional makerspace technology support services (scheduled and drop-in one-on-one tutoring) offered to full-time and part-time TMU students using DME-supported hardware (Cricut, Prusa Mk3+ 3D printers, Glowforge laser cutter, IoT / electronics, sewing machines, cameras, microphones,…) and software (full Adobe CC suite, Arduino, Processing, Python 3,…).
  3. Identifying unmet training opportunities and proposing new training opportunities (one-off workshops, recurring workshops, informal express workshops) based on your shift observations.
  4. Assisting full-time staff in the development of equipment certifications that permit learners to measure their learning progress.

Lab Operations

  1. Applying standard lab practices and procedures (I.e., opening and closing checklists, health and safety protocols, Library practices) in order to sustain a safe, organized and welcoming makerspace.
  2. Maintaining lab equipment and proposing improvements to existing technology workflows.
  3. Documenting process work using an internal knowledge-base.
  4. Communicating with patrons and coworkers during shift hours. Identify unmet needs in the lab and communicate these to the manager.

Assisting the DME Manager and Libraries staff with special projects, collaborations, and other duties, as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

  • A strong track record of punctuality and time management skills.
  • Exceptional customer service experience.
  • User-centred professional communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Organizational systems for completing complex and changing projects.
  • Project documentation skills.
  • A deep appreciation for equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • An enthusiasm for learning creative technologies in a fast-paced Lab environment.
  • Curiosity.

How to Apply

Full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing are invited to apply for this job competition. Application packages should be submitted through our application form before September 5 at 1 PM. Each package must include:

  • [ ] In lieu of a cover letter, we are asking applicants to record a brief video / audio recording:
    • Per the prompt, applicants should outline how they would use their experiences to help the DME create a series of evening events.
  • [ ] A resume.
  • [ ] 2-3 references.
  • [ ] A portfolio or selection of 3-5 works relevant to your application (these do not need to be high technology).
Begin Application

Additional Notes

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.

We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  

Applications will only be accepted online.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.

We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process.   If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

DME Advising Specialist

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The Opportunity

TMU Libraries’ DME Lab is hiring skilled digital media creators to deliver engaging, student-focused workshops in our Library Makerspace and Media Creation Studio.

This unique part-time role combines creative technology with peer-to-peer technology training. Ideal candidates shortlisted for an interview shall demonstrate a strong ability to support peer-led co-curricular learning while contributing to lab operations.

Major responsibilities:

  1. Design and deliver emerging technologies workshops that address student needs, to be implemented by September 25, 2026.
  2. Propose, plan and host a regular series of informal making drop-ins built around themes such as mending, DIY culture, DIY musical instruments, etc. by September 25, 2026.
  3. Offer short consultations (15–20 minutes) during scheduled office hours each shift.
  4. Contribute to lab operations and user experience through project work and user research.
  5. Build awareness of the DME through peer-to-peer outreach and awareness campaigns.

About Toronto Metropolitan University

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Met is on a transformative path to becoming Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

About the TMU Libraries

A vibrant and innovative centre of exploration, research, creation and learning, the University Library is positioned at the core of the University’s academic, research and community engagement goals. The Library supports a diverse community of learners and instructors, researchers and scholars, and community experts and entrepreneurs, and is a hub of interdisciplinary SRC. The dedicated team of more than 100 talented individuals supports a growing academic community, including new campuses and a growing number of international students. The University Library provides crucial academic learning, creation and research resources, programs, services and spaces. Its unique blend of expertise and programming, coupled with access to leading edge technology and an array of information resources, fosters a rich academic environment, supporting the University’s complement of degree programs, and advancing research and discovery, and community outreach and engagement.

About the DME Advising Specialist Role

The TMU Libraries’ Digital Media Experience (“DME”) Lab equips TMU students and other Library users to create by providing a hands-on learning environment conducive to experimentation, serious play, and community collaboration. At the DME, the focus is not just on outputting objects, but also on supporting the creative process needed to author these media. To best help lab users engage our lab’s services, Advising Specialists specialize in either 1) Digital Media Creation or 2) Fabrication Technology subject matter expertise areas:

Digital Media Creation

  • Media Production (audio recording, photography, green screen studios, 3-point lighting kits, 3D scanning…)
  • Media Post Production (Audio Editing workflows, Video Editing workflows, Animation, VR editing,…)
  • Imaging (Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator,…)
  • Web design and development (WordPress, HTML5, CSS,…)
  • Coding (Python, Arduino IDE, Javascript, bash scripting…)
  • IoT (Grafana, InfluxDB, Node-Red,…)
  • Microprocessors (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi,…)

Fabrication Technology

  • Additive manufacturing techniques (FDM 3D printers, embroidery machines,…)
  • Subtractive manufacturing techniques (laser cutters, vinyl cutters,…)
  • Textiles (sewing machines, knitting, crocheting, sewing conductive thread…)
  • Hand tools (drills, saws, clamps,…)
  • 3D modelling / CAD (TinkerCAD, Fusion 360, Blender,…)

After training, all Advising Specialists will be expected to deliver beginner-level sessions on soldering, sewing machine fundamentals, Arduino basics, 3D modelling in Fusion 360, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere. Advising Specialists are scheduled in shifts of 3-4 hours, up to 12-16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

As an Advising Specialist, you will support the lab in the following areas:

Training

  1. Developing and delivering innovative technology training. This includes offering 2-3 formal workshops per week within your subject matter expert area. In addition, you will provide beginner-level training and informal workshops in all of the following areas: soldering, sewing machine fundamentals, Arduino basics, 3D modeling in Fusion 360, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere.
  2. Providing exceptional makerspace technology support services (scheduled and drop-in one-on-one tutoring) offered to full-time and part-time TMU students using DME-supported hardware (Cricut, Prusa Mk3+ 3D printers, Glowforge laser cutter, IoT / electronics, sewing machines, cameras, microphones,…) and software (full Adobe CC suite, Arduino, Processing, Python 3,…).
  3. Identifying unmet training opportunities and proposing new training opportunities (one-off workshops, recurring workshops, informal express workshops) based on your shift observations.
  4. Assisting full-time staff in the development of equipment certifications that permit learners to measure their learning progress.

Lab Operations

  1. Applying standard lab practices and procedures (I.e., opening and closing checklists, health and safety protocols, Library practices) in order to sustain a safe, organized and welcoming makerspace.
  2. Maintaining lab equipment and proposing improvements to existing technology workflows.
  3. Documenting process work using an internal knowledge-base.
  4. Communicating with patrons and coworkers during shift hours. Identify unmet needs in the lab and communicate these to the manager.

Digital Literacy Advancement and Innovation

  1. Piloting new lab technologies and workflows that may develop into DME services available to Library users.
  2. Identifying innovative projects created by DME Lab users that the Library staff may feature in their Communications. Assist in curating displays of student work that align with Library Learning Services strategies.

Assisting the DME Manager and Libraries staff with special projects, collaborations, and other duties, as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

  • A strong track record of punctuality and time management skills.
  • Exceptional customer service experience.
  • User-centred professional communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Organizational systems for completing complex and changing projects.
  • Project documentation skills.
  • A deep appreciation for equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Subject Matter Expertise in their chosen technical area.
  • Curiosity.

How to Apply

Full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing are invited to apply for the Advising Specialist job competition. Application packages should be submitted through our application form before its posted deadline. Each package must include:

  • [ ] In lieu of a cover letter, we are asking applicants to record a brief video / audio recording:
    • Per the prompt, applicants should outline how they would use their experiences to help TMU Libraries advance digital media literacy through the DME Lab. 
  • [ ] A resume.
  • [ ] 2-3 references.
  • [ ] A portfolio or selection of 3-5 works relevant to your specialization area.
Begin Application

Additional Notes

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.

We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  

Applications will only be accepted online.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.

We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process.   If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.