Music

For seven decades, the Calgary Philharmonic has been bringing communities together through the power of music. A pillar of the Calgary arts scene and one of Canada’s most celebrated live music ensembles, the Calgary Phil presents more than 60 concerts a season across a wide range of programming — epic classics, thrilling collaborations, rockin’ pops, family fun, and much more. The Calgary Phil also engages thousands of children each season through innovative and accessible Education and Outreach initiatives. In addition to 66 full-time orchestra musicians, the Calgary Phil is one of two major symphony orchestras in Canada that has its own chorus of over 140 volunteer singers. In a typical season, the Calgary Phil welcomes over 100,000 visitors, connecting audiences to live music experiences and serving the city of Calgary by fostering creativity and belonging. Your Phil. Your Music.   

The Role 

The Calgary Phil is looking for a personable and professional Box Office Representative to join its Marketing + Sales Team. Reporting to the Sales Manager, this part-time position is responsible for selling tickets and providing exceptional customer service to audience members at concerts. The ideal candidate must demonstrate professionalism, sound judgement, and a strong commitment to creating a positive audience experience.

Key Responsibilities 

• Communicate with patrons in a positive and professional manner, providing the highest level of customer service
• Work directly with customers to facilitate single ticket sales and address ticket-related inquiries
• Data entry, cash handling, and cash reconciliation 

Desired Qualifications

• Patron-focused customer service experience with emphasis on relationship building
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team
• Dependable and reliable with strong attention to detail
• Previous arts administration or ticketing experience an asset
• Resourceful, independent, and calm under pressure 

Additional Details

• This is a part-time position paid hourly ($20/hour, 3-4 shifts monthly)
• Shifts are primarily Friday and Saturday nights
• Training, support, and supervision may occur virtually
• Term employment position from 12 September 2025 to 30 June 2026[JB1] , with renewal opportunity
• A Police Information Check will be required from the successful applicant
• Office location: Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons), Floor 2, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9 

Application Process 

Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025 

Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the deadline. 

Please send cover letter and resume to: 

Caroline Becq, Sales Manager
HR@calgaryphil.com

 The Calgary Phil is committed to fostering an anti-racist, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment and, as such, encourages qualified candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.   

If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.   

We thank you for your interest in the Calgary Phil. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

Follow the Calgary Philharmonic @calgaryphil on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and register for email updates at https://calgaryphil.com/about/newsletter. 

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Date and Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Name and Address: 94 Street and 118 Ave NW (Beside The Carrot), Edmonton

Link to Event: www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2025/08/14-jazzalley

Event Cost: $10 Cover 

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Marissa K is a vibrant, imaginative singer-songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. As a fan of escapism, Marissa strives to transport her listeners through her songs into a unique, colourful world. She focuses her songwriting on storytelling, as her inspiration comes from her background in performing in dance and theatre. Her music evokes the vitality and nostalgia of songwriters such as Vanessa Carlton and Sara Bareilles, but has a distinctive, theatrical writing style that is all her own.

Date and Time: Friday, August 29, 2025, 7 to 9 pm

Venue Name and Address: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse - 9351 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3

Link to Event: www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2025/marissak

Event Cost: $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages

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Addi John is a Canadian-based artist with a big heart. Addi creates music for the hopeful, the adventurers, the people who want more from life. Addi's strong songwriting can be seen from his large collection of a variety of songs. From intimate finger-picking songs to full-blown rock bangers, you want to scream with your friends on a road trip. Addi ensures that the songs he is writing or co-writing always capture the essence of who we really are underneath everything else. After years of touring with his former project “Lost in Japan”, a multi-award-winning band with millions of streams, Addi John started self-producing his songs. His minimalist approach to producing and songwriting portrays a familiar feeling that makes listeners instantly connect with his songs.

Date and Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, 7 to 9 pm

Venue Name and Address: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse - 9351 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3

Link to Event: www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2025/addijohn

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Bianca Berkland is an exceptionally talented performer, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Piano, Guitar and Ukulele. With 10.9k followers on Instagram. Bianca is a powerhouse vocalist that performs from every genre pop, country, rock, jazz, soul and originals. Her song Black Bird was a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition as well as Top 3 Best Music video in the Gonzo Awards.

Date and Time: Friday, August 15, 2025, 7 to 9 pm

Venue Name and Address: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse - 9351 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0N3

Link to Event: www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2025/bianca-berkland

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Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is looking for a highly organized Social Media Coordinator to provide administrative support and coordination of our social media channels.

As the Social Media Coordinator, you’ll set up a calendar of posts following guidelines and templates provided to you. You will also monitor and report on engagement activities. You are detail-oriented, diligent, ethical, and have strong time and task management skills.

Youth Singers of Calgary is a large community-based performing arts company for youth. We offer music and dance training in 15 different divisions to over 500 members aged 3.5 through youth and adults. Throughout the week and on weekends you will find one or more of our divisions rehearsing or holding classes. Each year, we produce 2 shows at the Jubilee Auditorium as well as a myriad of performances throughout the community.

We have an administrative team of 8, both full and part-time, as well as an artistic team of 50 part-time contractors composed of choral directors, choreographers, accompanists, theatre arts instructors, composers, arrangers, theatre technicians, and musicians.

Learn more about us at http://youthsingers.org and http://youtube.com/YouthSingersCalgary

Summary

• This is a two-year contract, requiring an average of 20 hours per week, reporting to the Development Director
• Some evening and weekend availability is required to meet communication goals
• Work hours are flexible and may be completed on-site or remotely. Some in person meetings are required, and working for at least a block of time five days per week is required.
• Compensation is $18 to $21 per hour, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
• Start Date: August 18, 2025

Responsibilities

• Construct and coordinate weekly posts on YSC social media channels, applying strategies and using resources as directed
• Coordinate and work with volunteer content creators
• Occasional creation and on-site coordination of unique content
• Monitor engagement statistics from a team of YSC volunteers
• Book digital ads
• Prepare monthly reports on engagement analytics
   

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Hootsuite, Canva, and Google Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Professional and reliable
• Ability to work flexible hours

Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by midnight, MDT, Tuesday August 12, 2025 to Megan Emmett, CEO, at hr@youthsingers.org.

The Youth Singers of Canada recognizes and values the richness of human diversity in its many forms. Upon request, YSC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Accommodation requests should be made in advance.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Production Assistant to provide administrative and hands-on support to the Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) production department. This role is a two-year contract. 

As Production Assistant, you’ll be part of the on-site and pre-event execution of approximately 100 productions a year. This role includes many facets of behind-the-scenes work required to execute YSC’s programs and performances. You are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is looking to learn about both the technical and human sides of event production. You are a proactive and positive communicator and problem-solver, and ready to contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Youth Singers of Calgary is a large community-based performing arts company for youth. We offer music and dance training in 15 different divisions to over 500 members aged 3.5 through youth and adults. Throughout the week and on weekends you will find one or more of our divisions rehearsing or holding classes. Each year, we produce 2 shows at the Jubilee Auditorium as well as a myriad of performances throughout the community.

We have an administrative team of 8, both full and part-time, as well as an artistic team of 50 part-time contractors composed of choral directors, choreographers, accompanists, theatre arts instructors, composers, arrangers, theatre technicians, and musicians.

Learn more about us at http://youthsingers.org and http://youtube.com/YouthSingersCalgary

Summary

• This is a two-year contract, requiring an average of 20 hours per week, reporting to the Production Manager
• Some weekend commitment is required for events and rehearsals during busy seasons, with the schedule to be coordinated with the Production Manager
• Work hours are adjusted to meet the needs of the organization.
• Compensation is $18 to $21 per hour depending on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
• This position is located in Calgary, Alberta: 1371 Hastings Crescent SE
• Start Date: August 25, 2025

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager with various administrative tasks, including research, data entry, script preparation, and preparing show flows in Qlab
• Solicit new bookings and client relationships, and assist in drafting proposals and applications
• Assist in general production needs, including program and brochure preparation, packing and unpacking, maintaining inventory, lists, and records
• Represent YSC as the on-site point of contact for some events
• Pitch in occasionally in the set-up and teardown of audio, lighting, and staging for on-site events and in-house rehearsals and events
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally in all situations—especially under pressure
   

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a production, live events, sales, or arts administration role preferred
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a multi-deadline environment
• Professional and reliable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel to venues as needed.
• Experience with Qlab
• Proficient with Canva and Google Suite
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Experience working with corporate clients, performers, youth, and venue staff is an asset
• Class 5 Driver's License

Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by midnight, MDT, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to Brianna Rudolfson, at hr@youthsingers.org.

The Youth Singers of Canada recognizes and values the richness of human diversity in its many forms. Upon request, YSC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process. Accommodation requests should be made in advance.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.