Careers

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

The Role
The Senior Bookkeeper plays a critical role in supporting and ensuring the integrity of the financial operations of the organization. This position oversees daily accounting activities, maintains accurate financial records, and supports compliance and audit processes. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structures while ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

Key Duties

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using a computerized bookkeeping system.
• Perform day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record revenue from various sources, including box office sales, donations, grants, and other earned income.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements.
• Prepare regulatory filings and remittances including GST, PST, non-resident withholding tax, payroll taxes.
• Support the annual audit process through month end schedules and reconciliations.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance, and streamline process efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Settings

The Senior Bookkeeper works in an office environment, involving prolonged periods of computer and keyboard use. The role is required to meet several deadlines while managing multiple requests at a time.

Education & Qualifications

• Post secondary education desirable; a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably in the non-profit or charitable sector.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledgers, and financial reporting structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cloud-based platforms.
• Experience with Sage 300 and Sage APA (Beanworks) an asset.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and reconciliations preferred.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Background Check.

Skills & Specifications

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, data entry, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and sound judgement.

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: 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: 12:00PM April 4, 2025
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: Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Communications
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week

The Role

As the Marketing and Community Engagement Manager, you will optimize day-to-day marketing deliverables while spearheading community initiatives that enhance the RWB brand and impact. In this role, you are central in coordinating partnership activations, overseeing community outreach programs, and driving initiatives that expand the RWB presence in the community. You will collaborate with departments and external stakeholders to drive audience engagement, encourage School enrollment, and foster community relationships.

Key Duties

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote performances, drive School enrollment, and enhance community engagement and patron experience.
• Oversee day-to-day marketing activities, including digital content creation, social media strategy, email marketing, and advertising.
• Write and edit marketing materials, website content, and promotional collateral.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive branding and messaging across all platforms.
• Analyze marketing performance and audience engagement data to optimize strategy and growth.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Coordinate and execute partnership activations at performances and special events.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, cultural groups, and local businesses to enhance engagement efforts.
• Lead outreach programming that brings RWB performances, workshops, and initiatives into diverse communities.
• Create inclusive programming opportunities in collaboration with schools, arts organizations, and underrepresented communities.

Event Coordination

• Support planning and execution of community-focused events, including pre-show chats, meet-and-greets, and interactive experiences.
• Support the facilitation of RWB spaces for use by community groups for their programming.
• Represent the RWB at external events to strengthen relationships and increase brand awareness.
• Ensure engagement efforts align with RWB’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Administration

• Develop reports on marketing and community engagement initiatives, tracking key performance metrics.
• Maintain an organized database of community partners and stakeholders.
• Assist with the coordination of front-of-house activities for performances and special events.
• Manage budgets related to marketing campaigns and community engagement projects.

Work Setting

This role blends office administration with community and event coordination. You will engage with a diverse range of people, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills to successfully manage multiple projects. Work during evenings and weekends will be needed for performances, community outreach, and special events.

Education & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Arts Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in marketing, community engagement, or related roles.
• Experience in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask.
• Proven ability to build and maintain community and stakeholder relationships.
• Creative thinker with a passion for audience development and community engagement.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and inclusive approach.

How to Apply

Ready to join us? 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: Friday, May 2, 2025
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.

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.