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

The Role

Boarding Advisors play a vital role in fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for student boarders aged 11-18. Working as part of a collaborative team, Boarding Advisors provide around-the-clock supervision and guidance, while also supporting non-boarding students during designated activities and events. This role is essential to enhancing all aspects of student life and programming, requiring ongoing communication with stakeholders, adaptability to shifting priorities, and timely decision-making.

Key Duties

• Provide daily supervision, care, and support for students.
• Serve 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.
• Encourage and support students in completing chores, homework, and other responsibilities.
• Plan, organize, and lead activities and events that enrich student life.
• Accompany students to and from academic school, appointments, activities, and events by vehicle or on foot.
• Communicate concerns from students or parents/guardians to required stakeholders as appropriate.
• Apply appropriate and consistent discipline in line 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 & 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 proficiency considered an asset.
• Familiarity with professional dance training an asset.

Skills & Specifications

• Positive, energetic, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable with strong initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students and peers.
• Caring, nurturing, and 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 week as required.

How to Apply
Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume directly to Carmen Crouch, Head Boarding Advisor, at headboardingadvisor@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: Company Artistic
Reports To: Artistic Director
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week
Salary: Starting at $45,000

The Role

The Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Artistic Director, ensuring efficient daily operations, effective communication and seamless coordination across departments. This

position is responsible for the coordination of general administrative functions, projects and activities of the office of the Artistic Director, anticipating their needs and ensuring commitments are met. The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting artistic, company, and other activities, through the management of correspondence, documentation and meetings. The position requires a high level of professionalism, initiative and discretion to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications including phone, email, fax, mail and packages.
• Manage the Artistic Director’s calendar, contacts, correspondence, meetings, expense reports and non-tour travel.
• Provide administrative support for Company Artistic staff.
• Assist Company Artistic with requests for special appearances and outreach activities, including vetting suitability and preparing contracts.
• Support Company Manager to coordinate non-tour related travel, accommodation, per diems, work permits, tax waivers and payment logistics for Company dancers and guests.
• Support the Company’s Artistic staff in coordinating and organizing auditions for prospective dancers.
• Organize and attend board meetings including setting up virtual and in-person meetings, booking space, preparing materials, arranging food services and taking minutes.
• Provide support to board committees and board members as needed.
• Attend meetings, distribute agendas, set up equipment, and take minutes.
• Generate and update letters of intent and contracts for Company dancers and artists.
• Maintain digital and paper filing systems.
• Prepare and distribute internal travel memos as required.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Arts or Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in a high-level administrative assistant role.
• Previous experience in administrative roles in arts management preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Familiarity with online meeting platforms.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Background Check.

Skills and Specifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and take initiative.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Work Setting

This position works with standard office equipment and sits for extended periods performing keyboarding activities. The role works in a fast-paced office environment with frequent interaction with artists, staff, board members, and external partners. Work outside of regular office hours may be required to support evening meetings. Success of this position requires ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders, flexibility with shifting priorities, and timely decision making.

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.