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: Marketing
Reports To: Marketing & Community Engagement Manager
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week
Salary Range: $50,000–$65,000

The Role

The Digital Communications Specialist creates compelling content across digital and print platforms, through social media, the website, and email campaigns. This role manages content development, digital campaigns, multimedia production, and analytics, and contributes to special events, tours, and community engagement initiatives. The Digital Communications Specialist plays a key part in promoting performances, programs, and initiatives, while supporting brand consistency and audience growth.

Key Duties
Digital Strategy, Content, Campaigns

• Plan and facilitate monthly social media and email campaign meetings
• Monitor, analyze, and report on social media and campaign performance to inform strategy and improve
  results.
• Create, source, schedule, and maintain social media content in alignment with brand strategy.
• Serve as the primary contact for RWB social media channels, including content planning, writing,
  scheduling, publishing, and moderation.
• Stay current with digital marketing tools, social media best practices, platform trends, and emerging
  technologies.
• Organize and contribute to annual campaign planning meetings.
• Write and manage digital and traditional advertising content across multiple platforms.
• Work closely with Marketing team to coordinate multimedia advertising placements and ad
  development.

Multimedia and Digital Production

• Assist with the coordination of photo and video shoots from concept to completion, including
• permissions, estimates, contracts, and schedules.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to oversee the photo and video approval process and maintain
  the RWB photo directory.
• Assist with photography, video production, and media or promotional requests as needed.
• Collaborate with the Creative Strategist to create engaging social media graphics, headers, and
  promotional videos.
• Support the overall structure, flow, and user experience of the RWB website.
• Assist with website content maintenance, including images, biographies, synopses, program notes, and
  event information.
• Maintain and coordinate digital listings and content on external websites.
• Support the development and implementation of website updates, enhancements, and refinements.

Communications, Events, Team Support

• Support marketing needs related to fundraising, communications, special events, and public relations.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to plan and coordinate influencer events and assist with media
  calls, publicity activities, and events for performances and touring engagements.
• Act as a liaison with touring venues on digital content and community engagement initiatives.
• Participate in Front of House staffing for performances and events as required.

Education & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Creative Communications, Video Production, Multimedia or Graphic Design,
• or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in communications, digital media, and/or video production.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in an arts, cultural, or agency environment.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and best practices for business use.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
  considered an asset.
• Experience with video content creation, branding, layout, and design for both print and digital media an
  asset.
• Video editing skills an asset.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Background Check required.

Skills & Specifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and complexity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and high-quality outputs.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• High level of computer literacy and digital fluency.

Work Setting
This role works primarily in an office environment using standard office and digital production equipment. Occasional hours during evenings and weekends to support performances, events, and meetings. The position requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply
Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume directly to Quinn Cove, Marketing & Community Engagement Manager, at qcove@rwb.org. While we’d like to connect with each applicant, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: February 6, 2026
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: 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: Student Boarding
Reports To: Head Boarding Advisor
Status: Full-time, Temporary
Hours: 40 hours/week

This is a term position from approximately mid-February 2026 to September 2027.

The Role

The Student Boarding Administrator works closely with the Student Boarding team to provide supervision of student boarders, with occasional supervision of non-boarding school students during select activities and events, supporting and enhancing all aspects of student life and programming. This position assists with providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for student boarders aged 11-18 during weekdays. Additionally, this role provides overall administrative support to Student Boarding, while providing excellent customer service for Student Boarding students, parents, and other stakeholders.

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 their parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Apply appropriate discipline for students in accordance with policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform cleaning and facility-related duties, particularly during scheduled cleaning weeks.
• Provide administrative support including staff scheduling, record keeping, and note taking.
• Provide excellent customer service for Student Boarding students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, in-person inquiries, and outgoing communications.
• Provide support in the preparation of grant applications and reports.
• Support the preparation of student handbooks and registration forms.
• Coordinate meetings as needed; record and distribute meetings minutes.
• Maintain hard copy and digital organizational files and ensure adherence to privacy policy and legislation.
• Process transactions in the database as needed.
• Establish positive, professional relationships with all staff.
• Ensure all communications, strategies, and actions support, protect, and nurture the brand of the RWB.

Education & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Background in child and youth care, social work, psychology, education/teacher assisting, nursing or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children or young adults.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office.
• Certification in English as an Additional Language instruction preferred. Ability to speak and write in other languages an asset.
• Experience with Tessitura or an equivalent constituent management database an asset.
• Familiarity with professional dance training an asset.

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 and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and encourage students and staff.
• Caring, nurturing, and trustworthy authoritative figure.

Work Setting
This position works in a Student Boarding setting interacting, observing, and supporting students. Ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders, flexibility with changing/shifting priorities, and timely decision making are required. This position utilizes general office equipment, industrial cleaning supplies, and requires the ability to lift/move heavy items weighing up to 22 KG (50lbs), such as furniture or luggage.

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.