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Hours: Part-Time/Casual/On-call.

Compensation: $21.00 – $22.50/hour.

Application Deadline: Applications open on a rolling basis to build a pool of qualified staff.

Start Date: August 2026 or later.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Mhiran Faraday, Director of Events, Partnerships, and Rentals
events.director[at]vcm.bc.ca

Overview

Reporting to the Venues Manager, the Front of House/House Manager team is responsible for the smooth and efficient execution of events in the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s venues, primarily the Alix Goolden Hall located at 900 Johnson Street and the performance space at 1411 Quadra Street.

Key Responsibilities

Front of House & Volunteer Management

• Act as an ambassador for the Conservatory/Alix Goolden Hall at public events.
• Provide high level of patron customer service.
• Ensure and maintain the comfort and safety of patrons throughout the event in conjunction with facility and event security.
• Facilitate/manage loading in of the house including patron customer service, scanning tickets, seating.
• Complete post-event report.
• Assign, supervise, and manage on-site volunteers (ushers, production, concession, etc.).
• Ensure the rental space is neat and presentable, and monitor throughout the event.

Box Office/Cash Management

• For Donation only events, collect donations (cash and Square).
• For ticketed events, sell tickets through Box Office at Front Desk.
• Sell concessions at intermission (inventory tracking and reconciliation).
• Perform cash/credit handling, reconciliation, and deposit as per established procedure.

Event/Stage/Production Management

• Ensure accurate execution of event and advance details and logistics throughout event.
• Facilitate basic stage set up and changes throughout the event – accurate note taking, spiking, equipment moves (chairs, stands, mics, piano etc.).
• Basic operation of lighting board (house lights, presets, etc.) and PA set up (speaking mic, speakers, operation).
• Communication with artists for on-site production needs, performance and rehearsal timing (house open, start show, intermission timing), hall and room access.
• Other duties as required.

Strengths and Skills

• Extremely organized with a strong attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism with good judgement and discretion as well as the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a range of people from different backgrounds.
• Strong work ethic, combining energy and stamina.
• Understanding of and commitment to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, trouble-shoot unexpected situations, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience with Showpass (ticketing software) considered an asset.
• Strong background in customer service.
• Stage Management (music) and/or production experience considered an asset.
• Passion for the arts and commitment to the goals and values of the Conservatory.
• Experience working successfully and collaboratively with volunteers and staff.
• First aid training is considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• A criminal record check will be required for successful candidates.

Hours: Casual / on call.

Compensation: $30/hour + 4% vacation pay.

Application Deadline: Until position is filled.

Start Date: May 2026 / As required.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Mhiran Faraday, Director of Events, Partnerships, and Rentals
events.director[at]vcm.bc.ca

Overview

The Victoria Conservatory of Music is looking for a Venues Technician/House Technician to join the Events and Rentals Team. The Venues Technician/House Technician will play a key role in ensuring safe, welcoming, and well managed spaces while collaborating closely with artists, educators, students, therapists, staff, and community members for the use of performances spaces, including the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, the Robin & Winifred Wood Recital Hall, and a black-box theatre space.

This is a casual on-call position, and shifts vary from month to month with variable shift times, including evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support production process including load in, installation, rehearsals (as required), show operation, strike, and restore of required elements including audio, lighting, stage, video.
• Provide basic stage management as needed, including leading a small team for select events.
• Coordinate and oversee activities of technical or auxiliary staff contracted on behalf clients.
• Oversee the cleanliness and readiness of rental spaces before and during events, ensuring post event restoration in collaboration with Facilities/Custodial.
• Prepare timely post-event summaries and reports.
• Liaise with clients and manage scheduled staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Work closely with Conservatory event staff and volunteers.
• Maintain and ensure timely communication with client throughout the rental process and information on any actual or anticipated deviations (i.e. crew hours extending beyond original call, venue cleaning fee, usage of additional equipment and ensuring this is documented and authorization is secured prior to continuing).
• Timely reporting of significant issues to Venues Manager and/or Director of Events, Partnerships, and Rentals.
• Attend production meetings, as required.
• Assist with venue technical documentation, as required.
• Conduct maintenance of any technical elements needed as scheduled, or report on equipment to be send out for repair.
• Conduct orientation and training to facility renters, student, and volunteers in safety, emergency procedures, technical and facility operations (as required).
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and courtesy with all user groups and performs with positive professional contact acting as a point of contact with artists, staff, and clients.
• Execute and coordinate emergency procedures and reporting all accidents/incidents immediately.

This list of duties is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Strengths and Skills

• Able to assess priorities, manage multiple tasks, and resolve challenges efficiently in the moment.
• Adaptable in a dynamic, collaborative environment, with the ability to stay calm and work efficiently in fast paced settings.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Exhibits professionalism and ability to demonstrate exceptional client service and leadership skills.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in technical theatre or concert production.
• The ideal candidate is a generalist with a broad range of abilities required to meet the diverse needs of internal and external clients.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders such as community users, professional artists, and Conservatory staff and students.
• Strong working proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Able to safely perform manual labor tasks, work comfortably at heights using ladders and lifts, and lift/carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• This role requires frequent movement and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of professional sound and lighting systems with the following systems as an asset:
  • ETC Element 2 console / Nomad.
  • Allen and Heath SQ6.
• First aid certification is considered an asset.
• An appreciation for multiple genres of performing arts.
• A Criminal Record Review is required for all positions at the Conservatory.

Hours: A part-time position as an independently contracted service provider, with opportunity for growth.

Compensation: Currently at $46.10 per direct contact client hour or a group rate.

Application Deadline: Ongoing until position is filled.

Start Date: Open.

To apply: Please submit a resume by email to:
Tricia Baldwin, Dean
dean[at]vcm.bc.ca

Are you an Early Childhood Music instructor with certification in ECM methodology? We would love to welcome you to our team to serve our young students at the Conservatory’s Downtown Victoria and Langford campuses, as well as outreach at daycares and community centres. We are seeking instructors certified in Kodály, Orff, and/or other recognized Early Childhood Music Education methodologies. As a member of the Conservatory’s faculty and reporting to the Dean and working with our Early Childhood Music and In-School Coordinator, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the growth and success of our growing ECM program. All faculty are independently contracted as service providers and paid hourly according to established fee grid. The Conservatory’s ECM program is in high demand and offers trained ECM instructors the opportunity to build out their practice at the Conservatory as desired while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Duties

• Prior experience teaching young children and working with children with parents present.
• Certification in Kodály, Orff Schulwerk, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and/or other recognized Early Childhood Music methodology.
• Post-secondary education in music.
• The ability to play and improvised on two instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, work with, and maintain relationships with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Personal commitment to practicing high standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful Early Childhood Music teaching candidate will provide group-based music instruction to students (birth to 5 years of age) and families.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies for children and youth, use of superior improvisational skills and creativity, as well as more structured model sessions.
• Focus on learning outcomes and lesson planning for progressive music learning.
• Candidates should be experienced in working with young children and have basic skills on keyboard, guitar, or other chordal accompanying instruments.
• The ECM instructor will be teaching at the Victoria Conservatory downtown campus, Langford campus, and in the community at daycare and community centres.
• Interaction and communication with participants, parents, caregivers, and staff is clear and effective.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and to work independently is complemented with a strong work ethic built on enthusiasm, positive energy, mutual respect, sensibility, sense of responsibility, and driven by a passion for the field of early childhood music education.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of a recognized bachelor’s degree in music.
• Certification in Certification in Kodály, Orff Schulwerk, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and/or other recognized Early Childhood Music methodology.
• Experience focused primarily on children and youth, including strategic interventions for participants with ADHD.
• Extensive musicianship and improvisation skills.
• Musical aptitude includes familiarity with age-appropriate music repertoire, lesson planning, and learning outcomes.

Other Requirements

• The successful candidate must provide their own transportation to and from both campuses, downtown Victoria and Westhills in Langford and to outreach locations such as daycare and community centres.

Compensation: As independently contracted service providers, Victoria Conservatory of Music Faculty set their hourly studio rate in consultation with their respective department head, and according to the established Conservatory Tuition / Instructor Fee grid. Hourly compensation rates currently range from $41.00 – $60.50/hr.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026.

Start Date: September 2026.

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to:
Emily Nagelbach, Classical Winds & Brass
windsbrass.classical[at]vcm.bc.ca

Job Description

As a member of a diverse and vibrant community of artist mentors within the Victoria Conservatory, this part-time faculty position offers the incumbent the freedom to balance teaching flute to students of all ages and levels, while pursuing a professional career as performer and/or recording artist on the beautiful west coast of Canada. As the instructor builds and maintains an active teaching studio in flute, with focus on the Classical genre, supporting the Conservatory’s recruitment efforts, and maintaining regular communications with the department leadership and faculty colleagues, students are guided to becoming well-rounded players with solid technique and musicianship.

The instructor will have a strong desire to be part of a team of dedicated teachers and will encourage their students to participate as appropriate in activities offered through the Conservatory, such as free masterclasses and performance classes, Winds & Brass Department Collage Concerts, studio recitals, special events, and other performance opportunities. Winds & Brass faculty are encouraged to work with their Department Head to develop recruitment opportunities and strategies and create programs which meet the artistic and pedagogical goals of faculty and the musical and social development of students.

Key Responsibilities

Education, Professional Training and Acquired Skills:

• 4 years of postsecondary/advanced level training (BMus) or the professional equivalent with recognized accredited teachers; preferably including having obtained a MMus or equivalent credential.

Experience

• At least 2 years of recognized professional performing in the Classical field, including experience with solo, chamber and ensemble performance.
• At least 2 years teaching/coaching students of a variety of ages and levels.
• Broad and fluent range of knowledge of standard materials for instruction of this discipline, from beginner to advanced, with the ability to demonstrate a level and standard of recognized expertise within this area.
• Experience coaching chamber music, including ensembles with mixed instrumentation, is beneficial but not required.

Compensation: As independently contracted service providers, Victoria Conservatory of Music Faculty set their hourly studio rate in consultation with their respective department head, and according to the established Conservatory Tuition / Instructor Fee grid. Hourly compensation rates currently range from $41.00 – $60.50/hr.

Application Deadline: Applications assessed on an ongoing basis.

Start Date: September 2026, or as mutually agreed.

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to:
Brian Yoon, Co-Department Head, Strings Department
strings.classical[at]vcm.bc.ca

Job Description

As a member of a diverse and vibrant community of artist mentors within the Victoria Conservatory, this part-time faculty position offers the incumbent the opportunity to teach harp primarily to beginner students, while also supporting students at intermediate and advanced levels as appropriate. The instructor will teach students of a range of ages while pursuing a professional career as a performer.

Ideally, the instructor will be available to provide lessons at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s downtown campus. Candidates who teach from their own home studio or provide online instruction will also be considered. Harp instructors residing outside the Capital Region may be considered for online teaching.

The instructor will build and maintain an active teaching studio in harp, with a focus on the Classical genre, supporting the Conservatory’s recruitment efforts and maintaining regular communication with department leadership and faculty colleagues. Students will be guided toward becoming well-rounded musicians with solid technique, musicianship, and a strong understanding of their instrument.

The instructor will have a strong desire to be part of a team of dedicated teachers and will encourage their students to participate, as appropriate, in activities offered through the Conservatory, such as department concerts and special events. Strings faculty are encouraged to work with their Department Head to develop recruitment opportunities and strategies and create programs that meet the artistic and pedagogical goals of faculty and the musical and social development of students.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education, Professional Training and Acquired Skills:

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency as a harpist, with a strong foundation in Classical harp technique and repertoire.
• Preferably 4 years of postsecondary/advanced level training (BMus or equivalent) or the professional equivalent with recognized accredited teachers

Experience

• At least 2 years of recognized professional performing in the Classical field, including experience with solo, chamber and ensemble performance.
• At least 2 years teaching/coaching harp students of a variety of ages and levels.
• Broad and fluent knowledge of standard harp repertoire and instructional materials, from beginner to advanced levels, with the ability to demonstrate a level and standard of recognized expertise within this area.
• Experience preparing students for performances, examinations, auditions, competitions, or other musical goals is beneficial.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, department leadership, and faculty colleagues.

Compensation: As independently contracted service providers, Victoria Conservatory of Music Faculty set their hourly studio rate in consultation with their respective department head, and according to the established Conservatory Tuition / Instructor Fee grid. Hourly compensation rates currently range from $41.00 – $60.50/hr.

Application Deadline: Applications assessed on an ongoing basis.

Start Date: September 2026, or as mutually agreed..

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to:
Brian Yoon, Co-Department Head, Strings Department
strings.classical[at]vcm.bc.ca

Job Description

As a member of a diverse and vibrant community of artist mentors within the Victoria Conservatory, this part-time faculty position offers the incumbent the opportunity to teach classical guitar to students of a variety of ages and levels at the Conservatory’s Westhills location in Langford, while pursuing a professional career as a performer and/or recording artist.

The instructor will build and maintain an active teaching studio in classical guitar, guiding students toward becoming well-rounded musicians with solid technique, musicianship, and an appreciation for the classical guitar repertoire. The instructor will maintain regular communication with department leadership and faculty colleagues and contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment.

The instructor will have a strong desire to be part of a team of dedicated teachers and will encourage students to participate, as appropriate, in activities offered through the Conservatory, including masterclasses, performance classes, recitals, special events, and other performance opportunities. The instructor will support the Conservatory’s recruitment efforts and work with the Department Head to develop opportunities and strategies that help build the classical guitar program at the Westhills location.

The successful candidate will be committed to meeting the musical and developmental needs of students and to working collaboratively with the Department Head and other faculty. The instructor will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of programming that supports both the artistic and pedagogical goals of the faculty and the musical and social development of students.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education, Professional Training and Acquired Skills:

• 4 years of postsecondary/advanced-level training (BMus) or the professional equivalent with recognized accredited teachers; preferably including having obtained a MMus or equivalent credential.
• Strong command of classical guitar technique, musicianship, and standard pedagogical approaches and repertoire.

Experience

• At least 2 years of recognized professional performing in the Classical field, including experience with solo, chamber and ensemble performance.
• At least 2 years teaching/coaching classical guitar students of a variety of ages and levels.
• Broad and fluent knowledge of standard classical guitar repertoire and instructional materials, from beginner to advanced levels, with the ability to demonstrate a level and standard of recognized expertise within this area.
• Experience preparing students for performances, examinations, auditions, competitions, or other musical goals is beneficial.
• Experience coaching chamber music or ensembles is beneficial but not required.
• Experience developing or recruiting students for a private teaching studio is beneficial.

Compensation: As independently contracted service providers, Victoria Conservatory of Music Faculty set their hourly studio rate in consultation with their respective department head, and according to the established Conservatory Tuition / Instructor Fee grid. Hourly compensation rates currently range from $41.00 – $60.50/hr.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026.

Start Date: September 2026.

To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to:
Emily Nagelbach, Classical Winds & Brass
windsbrass.classical[at]vcm.bc.ca

Job Description

As a member of a diverse and vibrant community of artist mentors within the Victoria Conservatory, this part-time faculty position offers the incumbent the freedom to balance teaching percussion to students of all ages and levels, while pursuing a professional career as performer and/or recording artist on the beautiful west coast of Canada. As the instructor builds and maintains an active teaching studio in percussion, with focus on the Classical genre, supporting the Conservatory’s recruitment efforts, and maintaining regular communications with the department leadership and faculty colleagues, students are guided to becoming well-rounded players with solid technique and musicianship.

The instructor will have a strong desire to be part of a team of dedicated teachers and will encourage their students to participate as appropriate in activities offered through the Conservatory, such as free masterclasses and performance classes, Winds & Brass Department Collage Concerts, studio recitals, special events, and other performance opportunities. Winds & Brass faculty are encouraged to work with their Department Head to develop recruitment opportunities and strategies and create programs which meet the artistic and pedagogical goals of faculty and the musical and social development of students.

Key Responsibilities

Education, Professional Training and Acquired Skills:

• 4 years of postsecondary/advanced level training (BMus) or the professional equivalent with recognized accredited teachers; preferably including having obtained a MMus or equivalent credential.

Experience

• At least 2 years of recognized professional performing in the Classical field, including experience with solo, chamber and ensemble performance.
• At least 2 years teaching/coaching students of a variety of ages and levels.
• Broad and fluent range of knowledge of standard materials for instruction of this discipline, from beginner to advanced, with the ability to demonstrate a level and standard of recognized expertise within this area.
• Experience coaching chamber music, including ensembles with mixed instrumentation, is beneficial but not required.

Compensation: As independently contracted service providers, Victoria Conservatory of Music Faculty set their hourly studio rate in consultation with their respective department head, and according to the established Conservatory Tuition / Instructor Fee grid. Hourly compensation rates currently range from $41.00 – $60.50/hour.

Application Deadline: Ongoing until position is filled.

Start Date: September 2026.

To apply: Electronically submit a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to:
Office of the Dean, dean[at]vcm.bc.ca
Attention: Colin Doroschuk

Job Description

As a member of a diverse and vibrant community of artist mentors within the Victoria Conservatory of Music, this part-time faculty position offers the incumbent the freedom to balance teaching voice to students of all ages and levels, while pursuing a professional career as performer and/or recording artist on the beautiful west coast of Canada. As the instructor builds and maintains an active teaching studio in voice, with focus on the Classical and/or the Contemporary genres, supporting the Conservatory’s recruitment efforts, and maintaining regular communications with the department leadership and faculty colleagues, students are guided to becoming well-rounded singers with solid technique and musicianship. The instructor encourages students to participate as appropriate in activities offered through the Conservatory, including free masterclasses and performance classes, studio recitals and other performance opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education, Professional Training and Acquired Skills

• Four years of Classical Training postsecondary/advanced level or the professional equivalent with recognized accredited teachers; preferably including having obtained a BMus, DipMus, ARCT, AVCM, or equivalent credential / apprenticeship.
• Piano Proficiency: Able to accompany lessons (sight reading and ability to play from charts/ figured bass).
• Knowledge of, as well as the ability to coach/teach, both the Classical and Popular repertoire.
• Knowledge of Song structures / Composition training as an additional asset will be considered.

Experience

• At least ten years of recognized professional performing in either/or both the Classical and Contemporary fields.
• At least four years teaching/coaching in Classical and/or Popular repertoire.
• Experience touring professionally and/or in-studio work as a recording artist will be considered as additional assets.

Areas of Teaching Specialization

• Classical; Contemporary/Popular; Musical theatre; Rock, Folk, Jazz, and other non-Classical genres.
• Languages: Spoken and written English, working knowledge of French, German and Italian preferred for Classical instruction.