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: 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: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Status: Full-Time, Seasonal
Hours: 40 hours/week

This seasonal position is approximately from July to May each year.

The Role
The Head Carpenter manages the technical execution and integrity of all scenic and support elements for RWB events and productions, both locally and on tour. This role supervises touring and local crews, ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional installation, rigging, and operation of productions. Alongside the Production Manager, the Head Carpenter maintains the RWB warehouse, shop, and associated inventories, and serves as a critical liaison between technical teams, Stage Management, and Artistic staff.

Key Duties

• Foster and maintain a safe work environment aligned with Workplace Safety and Health, and regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the Company and Stage Management to ensure a cohesive touring environment.
• Manage and direct the work of union and non-union production personnel of various technical departments in the theatre, shop, and studio.
• Supervise the load in/out process, installs, and strikes for all productions.
• Advance production and tour information with venues.
• Schedule and oversee crew calls.
• Manage production preparation process, construction projects, and miscellaneous warehouse projects.
• Coordinate truck scheduling and call times.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, agreements, and contracts.
• Organize and oversee maintenance of production equipment and proactively troubleshoot issues.
• Create, maintain, and distribute complete and accurate show records including show notes, stage plots, crew tracks, and technical notes.
• Transport equipment between RWB facilities and venues.
• Liaise with appropriate staff to address and resolve technical issues.
• Submit payroll information for local and touring crew including overtime when applicable.
• Assist with general shop and event duties as required.

Work Setting
The Head Carpenter works irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with extensive travel required. This position requires the ability to lift and carry heavy loads of up to 50lbs, stand/sit for extended periods of time, and work at heights requiring access by ladder, scaffold, and aerial work platform.

Education & Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Theatre Production, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ touring experience in a theatre or ballet environment with knowledge of professional work standards.
• Experience with woodworking tools, set construction, and standard theatrical tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with carpentry, electrical, and mechanical repair.
• Strong understanding of stage rigging practices and safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading a crew.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Vectorworks CAD software an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or willing and eligible to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Clean driving record desirable.
• I.A.T.S.E. Membership or ability to join.
• Clear Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Skills & Specifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, adaptable, and resourceful with strong multitasking abilities.
• Effective leadership and team management across varying skill levels.
• Calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong written, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Able to interpret and produce technical drawings, plots, and blueprints.

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.

Department: Development
Reports To: Director of Development
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week

The Role
The Senior Officer, Corporate Partnerships and Special Events leads the sponsorship and corporate partnerships initiatives of the organization to enhance financial sustainability, support the mission of the RWB, and strengthen its market position. This role focuses on cultivating strategic, long-term corporate relationships, developing sponsorship proposals, planning special events, and tracking performance outcomes.

Key Duties

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new and existing corporate partners and sponsors.
• Identify and research potential sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop and execute multi-year strategic plans for corporate partnerships and sponsors; identify projects and programs suitable for sponsors and develop cases for support.
• Craft and present compelling sponsorship proposals, highlighting benefits for sponsors and corporate partners.
• Collaborate with the Stewardship Officer to ensure fulfillment of sponsorship benefits offered to corporate partners and sponsors, including required reporting.
• Create, plan and execute special events in Winnipeg and during Company tours, working closely with internal teams.
• Align corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and special events with the artistic vision and institutional mission of the RWB.
• With the development team, produce an annual development plan ensuring alignment with partnership, sponsorship and event goals.
• Track, analyze, and report on results and financial outcomes.
• Support the overall activities of the development department
• Ensure the effective use of fundraising software and data collection.

Work Setting
This position works in an office environment utilizing standard office equipment, and requires regular and ongoing face-to-face, phone, email, and written communication with internal and external stakeholders. Work outside of regular office hours and travel outside of Manitoba may be required.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and event management.
• Proven success in securing and managing corporate partnerships and executing events.
• Experience with donor database management systems preferred.
• Experience in the non-profit sector an asset.

Skills & Specifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with creative problem-solving skills.

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.