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 Ballet, you will be contacted to arrange a time for an audition in person.

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

This is an approximate 3-month term position from June 2026 – August 2026.

THE ROLE

Boarding Advisor plays a vital role in fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for student boarders aged 11-18. Working as part of a collaborative team, Summer Boarding Advisors 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, care, and support for students.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor, fostering respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
• Support meaningful and active participation of all students within the community.
• Conduct individual and group check-ins to monitor and support student safety and well-being.
• 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.
• Accompany students to and from academic school, appointments, activities, and events by vehicle or on foot.
• Forward concerns raised by students and parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Apply appropriate and consistent discipline in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with crisis response and management as required.
• Provide language support for students in which English is an additional language.
• Complete administrative tasks such as record keeping, documentation, and reporting.
• Perform cleaning and facility-related duties, including scheduled cleaning weeks.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND 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 an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification an asset.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Ability to speak and write in other languages an asset.
• Familiarity with professional dance training desirable.
• Clear Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Positive, energetic, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative within the scope of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students and peers.
• Caring, nurturing, trustworthy while setting clear boundaries.

WORK SETTING

Boarding Advisors work in a student boarding environment, engaging directly with students in their daily routines. The role involves the use of standard office equipment and cleaning supplies, as well as the ability to move items weighing up to 22 kg (50 lbs), such as furniture or luggage. Flexibility is essential, with availability required for a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and at least one overnight shift per month as required.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume to 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
Status: Part-Time, Permanent
Hours: 0-19 hours/week

THE ROLE

Boarding Advisor plays a vital role in fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for student boarders aged 11-18. Working as part of a collaborative team, Part-Time Boarding Advisors 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supervision, care, and support for students.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor, fostering respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
• Support meaningful inclusion and active participation of all individuals within the community.
• Conduct individual and group check-ins to monitor and support student safety and well-being.
• Assist in aspects of care of 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.
• Assist with crisis response and management as required.
• Provide language support for students in which English is an additional language.
• Complete administrative tasks such as record keeping, documentation, and reporting.
• Perform cleaning and facility-related duties, particularly during scheduled cleaning weeks.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND 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.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Certification in English as an Additional Language instruction preferred.
• Ability to speak and write in other languages an asset.
• Familiarity with professional dance training an asset.
• Clear Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Positive, energetic, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative within the scope of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students and peers.
• Caring, nurturing, trustworthy while setting clear boundaries.

WORK SETTING

Boarding Advisors work in a student boarding environment, engaging directly with students in their daily routines. The role involves the use of standard office equipment and cleaning supplies, as well as the ability to move items weighing up to 22 kg (50 lbs), such as furniture or luggage. Flexibility is essential, with availability required for a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and at least one overnight shift per month as required. Hours will be casual to start to assist in filling scheduling gaps and will ramp up towards summer.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume to 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
Hours: 40 hours/week

THE ROLE

The Stage Manager is responsible for the stage management of the RWB Professional Ballet Company, including stage productions, educational, promotional, or other presentations or appearances that require performance elements. The Stage Manager coordinates the Artistic and Production management teams and ensures effective communication between a variety of groups, including dancers, technicians, and staff.

This is a unionized position under the agreement between the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) and the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association (Equity). The seasonal contract is for a minimum of 40 weeks, from June 29, 2026 to May 10, 2027.

KEY DUTIES

Administration and Operations

• Manage and track schedules for rehearsals, fittings, notes sessions, interviews, and performances.
• Act as the liaison between departments in the daily management of productions to ensure efficient operations.
• Schedule and lead meetings involving production elements that directly affect Stage Management.
• Work with Artistic and Production teams to coordinate and communicate with heads of departments.
• Assemble and maintain promptbook, ensuring accurate and up-to-date cue sheets, plots, and daily records as necessary for technical and artistic operations of productions.
• Create a complete digital archive of productions and submit promptbook upon conclusion of each production.
• Document Stage Management related elements for productions, share and distribute notes and information to relevant departments.
• Communicate with required Artistic staff on run times and issues with technical elements of productions.
• Work closely with the management team and external creative teams to create documentation related to new builds.
• Support the creation of entrance/exit charts for the Wardrobe department to assist with dresser tracks and wardrobe tracking.
• Produce and distribute rehearsal and performance reports.

Rehearsal Periods

• Ensure rehearsal studios at venues have the resources required to meet planned rehearsals; prepare audio and video files, spike scenic elements, provide props and other production elements.
• Attend rehearsals to understand the choreography to integrate the lighting and technical cues.
• Ensure production elements such as properties, music, costumes and spike marks are provided for studio rehearsals.
• Compile and maintain digital files such as tracking sheets, blocking, and scene breakdowns for each ballet.
• Collaborate with the Artistic department and/or Choreographer in obtaining, editing, and producing the music for ballets, and deliver audio playback in studio.
• Communicate with the production team regarding the production and assist in preparing the team with paper techs and rehearsals.

Venue Technical Support

• Attend rehearsals and performances.
• Assist lighting with special focus, cueing options, and cueing sessions.
• Ensure theatre rules, policies, and procedures are understood and communicated to dancers and staff.
• Post dressing room assignments for Artists and set up callboard with required information.
• Confirm with Wardrobe and Artistic staff on casting and program.
• Spike appropriate specials and scenery placement.
• Arrange videotaping of performances for archival purposes as required.
• Examine paging systems, house curtain, cueing systems, and their operation.
• Collaborate with Production Manager and/or Heads of Departments to problem solve issues that arise during load-in, and on-stage rehearsals and performances.

Performance Activities

• Run and control performances including the making of “calls.”
• Oversee calling of lighting cues, movement of scenic elements, sound elements, technical elements, and performers.
• Manage backstage areas during performances.
• Assist Artists on matters related to their physical well-being and safe working conditions and facilitate consultation with Production and Artistic staff.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

•  Post-secondary education in a Technical or Production field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working within a unionized and office environment in the performing arts.
• 5 years experience as a Stage Manager, preferably in a dance company.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Audio and Video playback applications.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices in the performing arts industry.
• Ability to ready music, follow a score and create a calling score for a new show.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Background Check.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and capable of juggling multiple tasks under time constraints with ease.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

WORK SETTING

This position works in a studio setting interacting with, observing, and supporting dancers, and further works with standard office equipment, sittings for periods of time performing keyboarding activities. Physical demands of the position may include movements associated with ballet in a dance studio or other facilities. Work outside of regular office hours is required during evenings and weekends, and out-of-town travel.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume to peopleservices@rwb.org. 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
Salary: $45,000 to $55,000

THE ROLE

The Development Coordinator plays an integral role supporting RWB’s fundraising operations by maintaining accurate and reliable donor and gift data and delivering excellent customer service to donors. This position supports all areas of fund development, including individual and corporate giving, sponsorships, legacy giving, events, and endowment contributions, through database management, reporting, stewardship, administrative & event support. Supporting the Development team, this position participates at events and shows. The Development Coordinator role blends customer service, data entry, CRM management, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth and effective fundraising processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of donations, tax receipts, and donor correspondence.
• Processes donor pledges and donations in database from multiple sources including the website, QR code, buck slips, stocks/shares, and donor advised funds.
• Coordinate monthly donations and pledge payments and follow up on lapsed / declined payments.
• Resolve discrepancies in donation data and obtain further information to complete transactions.
• Build and maintain campaign structures in Tessitura, and measure progress of targeted campaigns / appeals to the Development team for further analysis and development plans.
• Alongside the Development team, define criteria for donation appeals, campaigns, and stewardship initiatives; generate regular reports as required.
• Place seat holds for VIPs and Sponsors, following assigning seats for performances.
• Generate simple donor lists for invitations, as required.
• Provide timely, friendly, and proactive customer service to donors, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive donor experience.
• Review and update donor data in database for ongoing accuracy and integrity, including management of profiles.
• Assist with the development and distribution of appeal and campaign materials; maintain stock levels.
• Provide concierge service to high level donors and ensure ongoing communication regarding changes to seating, subscriptions, renewing subscriptions, reserving, exchanging tickets, and parking arrangements.
• Work closely with the Development team to plan and execute fundraising and donor events, prepare invite lists, and track RSVPs.
• Provide administrative support for donor communications, fundraising campaigns and special events (including the annual fundraising gala).
• Provide donor listings for RWB publications, including mainstage programs and annual reports.
• Support development activities at Company shows, contribute to the Concert Hall Memorandum, coordinate transfer of development materials, venue set-up, staffing pre and post-show receptions and events, and direct appeals.
• Provide support for other Company and School events as assigned.
• Generate Purchase Orders to initiate payment for Development expenses; track and file expenses against budgets.
• Receive ticket/subscription donation requests from various organization fundraising initiatives, while adhering to RWB Community Donation policy.
• Manage and update the Development department calendar.
• Other duties or additional special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising, gift processing / data entry, and issuing CRA-compliant charitable tax receipts.
• Experience working with Tessitura is a strong asset.
• Experience using a donor database management system an asset.
• Experience coordinating event logistics, especially fundraising and stewardship events.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience and/or interest in the arts and cultural sector preferred.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Background Check.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills; comfortable communicating with donors by phone and email.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential donor information.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills.
• Organized and deadline-driven with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Collaborative team member with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the general public.

WORK SETTING

The Development Coordinator works in an office environment utilizing standard office equipment. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the entire Development department as well as with key stakeholders in marketing, ticketing and finance. Success of this position requires regular and ongoing face-to-face, phone, email, and written communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Typical work environment is in-person at the RWB building in downtown Winnipeg, Monday to Friday within business hours. Some evening and weekend work is required, particularly around performances and special events.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume to 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: The RWB School
Reports To: Artistic Director & Executive Director
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week

THE ROLE

The RWB School and its educational programs are a vital pillar of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Reporting to the Artistic Director and Executive Director, the newly created role of Director of Educational Programming is designed to strengthen and refine the vision, business model, structure, and delivery of the RWB’s educational streams and to support the continued evolution of the School’s identity—further distinguishing it among leading dance training institutions.

The Director of Educational Programming is a visionary leader and passionate ballet educator with a deep understanding of ballet and dance pedagogy, ideally a former professional dancer with strong artistic credibility within the dance community and business acumen. This individual will uphold the rigor and discipline of classical ballet while joyfully embracing exploration across diverse dance forms and practices.

A collaborative team leader and relationship builder, the Director of Educational Programming combines a commitment to excellence in dance training with empathy, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills. They will inspire students, faculty, and the broader RWB community, fostering an environment where artistic growth and personal development thrive.

Providing both creative and operational leadership, the Director of Educational Programming advances strategic priorities, leads and supports the educational team, and builds meaningful relationships with students and families. Serving as the School’s ambassador to the broader community, the Director represents and advocates for the School with external partners and stakeholders.

Working closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, a dedicated team, and the wider School community, the Director of Educational Programming guides the ongoing growth and evolution of ballet and dance education, embraces innovative practices and perspectives, embeds the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of the School, and helps set forward-thinking standards for holistic training and meaningful inclusion throughout the dance field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Artistic, Educational and Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership in shaping and executing School’s artistic vision and sustainable business model.
• Direct and oversee the management of educational and training programs, including comprehensive care and support systems for students.
• Maintain the highest standards of teaching in educational and training programs.
• Direct the ongoing review and evolution of pedagogy and programming.
• Provide strategic direction for student recruitment, development, and admissions processes, ensuring alignment with the School’s artistic standards and objectives.
• Nurture relationships with ballet and dance organizations in Canada and around the world.
• Champion the development of a culture that actively reflects and embeds equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of the School and its programs.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor Educational teams (including Professional and Recreational Divisions), Student Boarding, Health and Enhancement team.
• Support continuing development of policies and practices that enable a positive, healthy, safe work environment and ensure employee health and wellness.
• Model and encourage open, transparent communication, inclusion, integrity, and collaboration.

Community Outreach

• Lead and expand community outreach and educational initiatives in alignment with the School’s vision and strategic goals.
• Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with alumni, community organizations, funders, government agencies, ballet schools and companies, arts organizations, and other partners at the local, national, and international levels.

Communications and Public Relations

• Represent and promote the School as a lead ambassador, fostering ongoing dialogue with internal and external stakeholders to highlight goals, celebrate achievements, and support initiatives that elevate the School’s presence.
• In collaboration with the Artistic Director and Executive Director, advance fundraising strategies and targets through the active cultivation, engagement, and stewardship of current and prospective donors and volunteers.

EXPERIENCE / CAPACITY

• Artistic and administrative credibility and stature.
• An experienced ballet teacher with a deep understanding of ballet pedagogy.
• Capacity to elevate the School to deliver the highest possible standard of education.
• A progressive approach – engaged in the evolution of the art form and aware of its cultural and community context.
• Ability to attract, retain, and develop Professional School students of the highest level.
• Ability to build a productive working relationship with the Artistic Director, the Executive Director, and the School team.
• Ability to be a compelling ambassador and advocate for the organization.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with governments, donors,  and artistic and community partners.
• Creates a shared vision of possibilities through artistic taste, business acumen, engagement, consultation, and collaboration.
• Communicates compellingly, inspiring and motivating others.
• Future-oriented, optimistic, and sees possibilities in challenges.

ATTRIBUTES

• Creates a shared vision of possibilities through artistic taste, business acumen, engagement, consultation, and collaboration.
• Communicates compellingly, inspiring and motivating others.
• Future-oriented, optimistic, and sees possibilities in challenges.
• Listens actively and builds meaningful relationships of trust.
• Works collaboratively and effectively.
• Values and leverages the power of networks and influence.
• Consistently demonstrates authenticity, honesty, respect, and empathy in interactions with others.
• Is deeply committed to advancing the principles of Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Is able to have courageous conversations with objectivity and transparency.
• Is self-regulated, maintaining perspective and remaining calm in a crisis.
• Is respected and trusted across sectors and segments of the community.
• Puts the needs of the organization and community ahead of self-interest.
• Behaves in a manner that is consistent with the RWB’s mission, vision, and values.
• Is confident and humble enough to attribute successes to others and assume responsibility for results that fall short of expectations.
• Applies excellent judgment to assess and address complex situations.
• Makes informed decisions based on objective analysis and consultation.

HOW TO APPLY

A professional search firm has been engaged to ensure a thoughtful and thorough process. Please indicate your interest in the opportunity by submitting a cover letter and resume to https://caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1297. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt.

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.