Head of Residence

Canada’s National Ballet School is currently accepting applications for the regular full-time position of:

HEAD OF RESIDENCE

Under the leadership of the Artistic Director/CEO, the Head of Residence will manage the operations of Residence with the

objective of creating an equitable, emotionally supportive, positive, home-like environment for all Residence students. The Head of

Residence is responsible for the safety, health and activities of approximately 100 students living at NBS’ Residence. The Head of

Residence also participates as a member of the senior management of NBS, in policy and strategic planning.

The Head of Residence is responsible for all elements of Residence life. The position encompasses supervision of all Residence

staff including Team Leaders, Residence Counsellors, Administrative and Housekeeping staff.

All NBS managers are responsible to actively champion equity, diversity and inclusion principles and initiatives in their functional

area and across the School.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (in concert with the Academic Principal):

• Establish a compassionate and nurturing environment for students by providing emotional and psychological support
• Manage Residence staff and accomplish department results
• Achieve financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing a budget; managing expenditures
• Work with Residence Counsellors to develop, plan, and co-ordinate Residence activities
• Support the effective operation of NBS’ Residence by establishing and reviewing policies and procedures, rules and

routines

• Protect students and staff by maintaining procedures for keeping the student data base current including the recording of

health-related information, medications, administration and storage procedures, medical appointments, and student

expense accounts

• Support the interface between the Academic, Artistic, and Residence programs
• Work with the Artistic Director, Nutritionist, Food Services Manager and Artistic Health Department staff with regard to food

allergies, individual nutrition, schedule changes, etc.

• Oversee the development of a comprehensive student activities program, with a particular focus on the weekend activities

and events

• Assist with the revision of the Student Handbook annually based on policy and program changes
• Ensure that the Residence is safe, secure and clean by developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive safety

and security program, liaising with the Facilities Department with regard to housekeeping, maintenance and repairs; staff

training with regard to safety rules and regulations for activities on- and off-site

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Youth Worker, Social Work, Child Studies or equivalent (master’s degree

preferred)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a Residence for students
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable childcare legislation
• Good knowledge of the applicable sections of the Young Offender’s Act and Public Health Act as they impact on the

operation of a Residence school

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; complemented by considerable discretion, diplomacy and

confidentiality to effectively manage communications with parents, medical professionals and staff

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills; with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and

handle a high volume of work

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel, and PowerPoint) Google Applications and Internet

Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check, in

accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources

Department of NBS.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter with salary expectations to [email protected] including

“Head of Residence” in the subject line of your email by June 25th, 2021

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Canada’s National Ballet School is located at 400 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2G6.

Please visit www.nbs-enb.ca for more information.

• Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. NBS thanks all

candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at NBS: NBS is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of

the City of Toronto and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals, especially those who can

provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

NBS is committed to accessible employment practices, in compliance with AODA. Requests for

accommodation may be made at any stage of the recruitment process, applicants are asked to make their

needs/requirements known.