*This is an approximate 3-month term position from June 2026 – August 2026.
ABOUT US
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet enriches the human experience by teaching, creating, and performing outstanding dance. Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the RWB plays an integral role in the city’s vibrant arts community. Founded in 1939, the RWB holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premiere ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. In 1953, the Company received its royal title, the first granted under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The RWB is a leader, renowned for classical ballet and for pushing the boundaries of dance, including through the prestigious RWB School and its Professional and Recreational divisions. A fully integrated company and school, the RWB builds on strengths, challenges conventions, inspires artists, moves audiences, and builds connections locally and globally that unite us all through the universal language of dance.
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.
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 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.
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.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 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.
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to join our team? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. When submitting application, please ensure to indicate the position that you are applying for. While we’d like to connect with each applicant, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: May 31, 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.
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to an inclusive and diverse environment that values, respects and supports all individuals. We aim to have a workforce representative of the diversity within our community, and welcome and encourage applicants from various backgrounds including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, disabled people, people of all sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification endeavors.
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to providing accessible employment while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the assessment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be sent to [email protected].
Work Location: In person
