Wardrobe Assistant

Are you a creative, detail-oriented sewing professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment? Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is excited to invite applications for the position of Wardrobe Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your sewing and garment construction skills to support our dancers, help maintain costumes and rehearsal wear, and contribute to the behind-the-scenes work that brings dance training and performances to life.

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives. With 300+ employees, NBS supports programs ranging from professional ballet training and community engagement to groundbreaking health initiatives. NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion, innovation, and continuous growth.

Reporting to the Wardrobe Co-Heads, the Wardrobe Assistant provides sewing, alteration, repair, costume preparation, and organizational support for the Professional Ballet Program (PBP) and Young Dancers Program (YDP).

Working closely with the Wardrobe Co-Heads, teachers, students, and other NBS employees, you will help ensure costumes and rehearsal wear are prepared, maintained, organized, and ready for classes, rehearsals, and performances. You will also assist with costume fittings, garment modifications, laundering, and inventory while maintaining a safe, organized, and inclusive Wardrobe environment.

• You’ll use your sewing and garment construction skills to support aspiring dancers and contribute to the performing arts
• You’ll work alongside an experienced Wardrobe team in a collaborative and creative environment
• You’ll contribute to the preparation and care of costumes used in dance classes, rehearsals, and performances
• You’ll have opportunities to develop your costume preparation, alteration, and repair skills
• You’ll help create a welcoming and respectful environment that recognizes diverse bodies, identities, cultures, and individual needs
• You’ll be part of a leading Canadian arts and education institution committed to inclusion, learning, and continuous growth.

• Sewing and Costume Preparation:
  Perform sewing, alterations, and repairs, and assist with the construction and modification of costumes and rehearsal wear. Prepare costumes and rehearsal wear for classes, rehearsals, and performances, including assisting with fittings and the preparation of tutus, leotards, and other costume pieces
• Costume Care and Organization:
  Organize, label, launder, repair, and maintain costumes and rehearsal wear, including inventory, storage, and preservation
• Program and Performance Support:
  Coordinate with Wardrobe Co-Heads, the Head of CDP, and YDP teachers on costume requirements and student fittings, following established safety and supervision procedures. Support busy production periods, performances, and special events
• Wardrobe Maintenance and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain an organized workspace, safely operate Wardrobe equipment, and collaborate with colleagues and students while respecting diverse bodies, identities, cultures, and individual needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

First and foremost, we value individuals who bring practical sewing skills, attention to detail, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to creating a respectful and inclusive environment.

• Post-secondary education, coursework, or training in fashion, costume production, garment construction, textiles, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least one year of experience in sewing, garment construction, costume production, alterations, or…