Job Description

If you're passionate about mentorship, teamwork, and creating a welcoming environment for youth, this role is for you! As a Boarding Advisor, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping students aged 11-18 feel at home, stay engaged, and reach their full potential.

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

As a full-time Boarding Advisor, you 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, you will provide around-the-clock supervision and guidance, while also supporting non-boarding students during designated activities and events. In this role, you are 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.

WORK SETTING

You will 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.

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; 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. Additional language proficiency considered an asset. Positive, energetic, and approachable demeanor. Strong understanding of child and adolescent development. Sound written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Caring, nurturing, trustworthy while setting clear boundaries.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Employer-paid health & dental benefits Matching RRSP program Subsidized bus pass Complimentary tickets to RWB performances Goodlife Fitness Membership discount Employee Assistance Program

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ready to join us? 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. To view a full job description, visit www.rwb.org/about/careers/.

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 peopleservices@rwb.org.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person