Pointe Shoe Fitter

Are you passionate about dance and looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and collaborative environment?

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is excited to invite applications for the part-time, permanent Pointe Shoe Fitter position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team that supports the transformative power of dance across all ages and abilities.

About Us : At NBS, you’ll be part of a welcoming community dedicated to the arts and education.

We offer a supportive work environment where new ideas are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and ground-breaking health initiatives.

Our collaborative work culture thrives on creativity, passion, and continuous growth.

NBS is committed to the goal of being an equity-informed school.

We invest heavily in work and practices that foster positive change internally while driving a progressive evolution in the wider sector.

We recognize our responsibility as Canada's largest arts training organization and one of its oldest, to address anti-Black racism, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and systemic oppression in Canadian society.

Your Role : As a Pointe Shoe Fitter, you will be working to serve students in the Professional Ballet Program at Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) and all customers of The Shoe Room® through expertise in fitting pointe shoes and to contribute to the general success of the Shoe Room as a sales assistant.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that each student and customer is personally fitted with shoes that promote the philosophy of the healthy dancer.

This is accomplished by determining the need, assessing the dancers’ feet, and discussing the available manufacturer options and the recommended care of dancer’s feet and shoes.

Perform alterations as needed.

Educate students and customers on how to wear and care for pointe shoes.

Serve customers by providing information, answering questions, assisting in the selection of merchandise and processing sales for those who shop in person and by phone or mail order.

Other Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a safe and clean store environment by assisting with the daily cleaning and maintenance of the Shoe Room®.

Contribute to team effort of the Shoe Room®, by accomplishing related activities as required.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience Experience in pointe shoe fitting an asset Knowledge of different types of dance footwear; manufacturers and dancers’ feet Knowledge of classical ballet syllabi, terminology and performances Formal dance training in classical ballet and pointe required Strong customer service skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word Prior retail experience required Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse / Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department at NBS.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices.

Should you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we ask you to please make your needs / requirements known.

Thank you for considering a career with Canada’s National Ballet School.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Powered by JazzHR