CAREERS WITH VAB
At this time there are no administrative and/or operational job openings. We are always intersted in working with skilled dance educators. If you are a dance teacher, please submit your resume to us and we will connect with you.
Please check back regularly for open positions and career opportunities with the Victoria Academy of Ballet.
VAB is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We value diversity, encourage empathy, and embrace people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. This extends to all candidates interested in becoming part of our team.
Organization Overview
Victoria Academy of Ballet’s (VAB) vision is to offer outstanding dance training and academic learning opportunities for students to pursue growth and excellence, with an emphasis on the importance of a dancer’s overall health and their successful career ambitions. As Vancouver Island’s most prominent dance school, VAB offers specialized dance instruction for students of all ages and levels. VAB’s Open Division provides full-year and sessional classes allowing students to dance from one to multiple times per week. The Academy is also home to an established and respected Vocational Division, developing emerging artists who become professional dancers. Internationally acclaimed artistic faculty and a passionate team of high calibre professionals ensure students are supported and inspired to reach their greatest potential. VAB’s state of the art custom-built studios are situated in Quadra Village, a safe and easy-accessible neighborhood in Victoria.
Working Conditions
VAB is a bright and welcoming environment that is home to many dancers coming and going throughout the day. Our custom-built offices support collaboration and teamwork through shared workspace and an open lounge. Our facility is fully accessible and close to many amenities. This role may provide for some flexible and remote work.
Behavioural Competencies
All VAB employees demonstrate the 3 core competencies of teamwork, initiative, and service. This role also requires strong strategic orientation.
Teamwork: We work together to accomplish goals. This includes supporting one another, valuing colleague’s ideas, and engaging in a manner that enhances a positive and inclusive workplace.
Initiative: We embrace a culture of initiative at VAB. This includes working independently, finding solutions, and offering ideas – even if it is outside our job.
Service: We are committed to creating a great service experience for all. This includes representing VAB in a positive and professional manner in all our engagements, truly listening to our clients, and working to resolve issues quickly and with meaningful solutions.
Strategic Orientation: The individual within this role develops marketing and communication strategies that align with the business and reflect projections and trends. This includes the ability to connect long term vision with day-to-day work and consider the external impacts in context of the goals.
