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: 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.

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.