Careers

Individuals that apply must be dancers with strong, classical ballet technique and be versatile enough to adapt to different contemporary styles. Performing experience is an asset. Please email your completed application to auditions@rwb.org.
All applicants MUST include the material below; your application will not be processed unless all the required documents, photos and videos are submitted:

Complete CV

• Must include your email address, height, date of birth, citizenship, training, and performance experience.

Photographs

• Headshot
• Photographs in dance positions, preferably a full body arabesque position
• Additional photographs in dance positions are useful but not required.

Video Link (accepted formats: YouTube or Vimeo Links)

Please note that video work should ideally be shot in a studio and not filmed too far away. Good quality performance video is acceptable preferably close up.

• One classical variation.
• One contemporary variation.
• Additional video that is useful but not required: Pas de deux work, a jump
• exercise, a turn exercise and an adage.
• Barre and other class work are not needed.
• Please remember to include a password if needed
• Please do not email video files, they will not be downloaded and your application will be considered incomplete.

If the Artistic Director feels you are a good candidate for Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Balletyou will be contacted to arrange a time for an audition in person.

Department: Box Office
Reports To: Customer Service Supervisor
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week

The Role

As a Customer Service Representative, you are the welcoming face and voice of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, playing a key role in creating a positive experience for patrons, donors, students, and families. In this position, you will provide outstanding service in person and over the phone, process ticket sales, and support audiences at performances.

Key Duties

• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Greet visitors with professionalism and care, ensuring proper sign-in procedures are completed.
• Support daily Box Office operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Manage inbound and outbound ticket sales by phone and in person, providing helpful and accurate
  information.
• Process subscription orders and payments, allocate seating, and communicate with subscribers to
  accommodate preferences.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries in the Customer Service email inbox, ensuring timely follow-up and
  effective problem-solving.
• Promote upcoming performances and special offers; actively upsell future shows to individuals and
  groups to enhance the customer experience.
• Contribute to Front of House operations, ensuring an exceptional experience for patrons.
• Assist during performances as needed, providing on-site support and customer care.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ related Box Office or Customer Service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated cash handling experience.
• Strong computer proficiency and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Adept to working under pressure.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with effective multi-tasking capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with effective time management skills.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems an asset.

Work Setting

In this role you will regularly use standard office equipment including computers, phones equipped with headsets, and a computerized ticketing system. The role requires sitting and standing for extended periods during events and shows, as well as lifting, moving, or carrying posters, boxes, and collateral weighing up to 25 pounds. The Box Office is a fast-paced environment, involving frequent communication with customers via phone, email, and in person. Day, evening, and weekend shift availability is required.

How to Apply
Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume directly to People Services at peopleservices@rwb.org. While we’d like to connect with each applicant, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

As part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet hiring process, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Department: Student Boarding
Reports To: Head Boarding Advisor
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week

The Role

Boarding Advisors are responsible for fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for student boarders aged 11-18. Boarding Advisors work closely as a team to provide around-the-clock supervision to student boarders and, on occasion, supervise non-boarding students during select activities and events. This role is vital in supporting and enhancing all aspects of student life and programming, requiring ongoing communication with stakeholders, flexibility with shifting priorities, and timely decision-making.

Key Duties

• Provide supervision, care, and support to students.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Support meaningful inclusion and active participation of all individuals within the community.
• Conduct individual and group check-ins to monitor student safety and well-being.
• Support students in completing chores, homework, and other responsibilities.
• Plan and execute activities, events; implement systems and routines for students.
• Drive or walk students to and from academic school, appointments, activities, and events.
• Communicate concerns from students or parents/guardians to required stakeholders as appropriate.
• Apply appropriate discipline for students in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Respond to and assist with crisis response and management as required.
• Provide language support for students in which English is an additional language.
• Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping and note taking.
• Perform cleaning and facility-related duties, particularly during scheduled cleaning weeks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Background in child and youth care, social work, psychology, education, nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children or adolescents.
• Valid class IV driver’s license; or willing and eligible to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification; or willing to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Certification in English as an Additional Language instruction preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Additional language skills considered an asset.
• Familiarity with professional dance training an asset.

Skills & Specifications

• Positive disposition and enthusiasm.
• Good understanding of child welfare and development.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive with strong initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students and peers.
• Caring, nurturing, trustworthy, and authoritative figure.

Work Setting
This position works in a Student Boarding setting interacting, observing, and supporting students. Boarding Advisors use general office equipment, industrial cleaning supplies and require the ability to move heavy items weighing up to 22 KG (50lbs) such as furniture or luggage. Availability for flexible scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends, and at least one overnight shift per week, as required.
How to Apply
Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume directly to People Services at peopleservices@rwb.org. While we’d like to connect with each applicant, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
As part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet hiring process, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Department: Student Boarding
Reports To: Head Boarding Advisor
Status: Part-Time, Term
Hours: 0-19 hours/week

This is an approximate 3-month term position from June 2025 – August 2025.

The Role
Summer Boarding Advisors are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for student borders ages 11-18. This position works as a team with the Boarding Advisors to provide around-the-clock supervision to student boarders, and occasional supervision of non-boarding school students during select activities and events, supporting and enhancing all aspects of student life and programming throughout the summer.

Key Duties

• Provide supervision and care to students.
• Act as a role model for students.
• Support meaningful inclusion and active participation of all individuals within the community.
• Conduct individual and group check-ins to ensure optimal safety and well-being of students.
• Assist in aspects of care for students, ensure completion of chores, homework, and other required undertakings.
• Plan and execute activities, events, and implement systems and routines for students.
• Drive and walk students to and from academic school, appointments, activities, and events.
• Forward concerns raised by students and parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Apply appropriate discipline for students in accordance with policies and procedures, with support from the Head Boarding Advisor.
• Respond to crisis situations and assist with crisis response and management as required.
• Provide language support for students in which English is an additional language.
• General administration such as record keeping and note taking.
• Perform cleaning and facility-related duties, particularly during scheduled cleaning weeks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Setting
This position works in a Student Boarding setting interacting, observing, and supporting students. Summer Boarding Advisors utilize general office equipment, industrial cleaning supplies, and require the ability lift/move heavy items weighing up to 22 KG (50lbs) such as furniture or luggage. A minimum of one overnight shift per week may be required.

Education & Qualifications

• Background in child/youth care, social work, psychology, education/teacher assisting, nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children or young adults.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification an asset.
• Valid class IV driver’s license an asset.
• Ability to speak and write in other languages an asset.
• Familiarity with professional dance training desirable.

Skills & Specifications

• Positive disposition and enthusiasm.
• Good understanding of the welfare and development of children.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative within the scope of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students and staff.
• Caring, nurturing, trustworthy, and authoritative figure.

How to Apply
If you would like to join us, please apply to People Services at peopleservices@rwb.org. Tell us about yourself! Candidates must submit a cover letter that showcases your personality and fit for the role, and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
As part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet hiring process, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.