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Welcome to the Orpheus Musical Theatre employment posting board. Each posting can be viewed as a PDF. Please ensure that you read the job posting carefully as each posting will have a specific method of submission.
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER DAY CAMP INSTRUCTORS - JULY 2026
Orpheus Musical Theatre is seeking Day Camp Instructors for our 2026 Schoolhouse Musical Theatre Summer Camps.
Location: Orpheus House (17 Fairmont Ave, Ottawa)
Dates: July 13 – 31, 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break)
Contract Length: Up to 3 weeks available. Multiple instructors may be hired across different weeks.
About the Camp
Orpheus will run three one week Musical Theatre Camps for students aged 6 – 18.
Participants will explore singing, acting, and dancing, culminating in a Friday showcase performance for family and friends.
Qualifications
We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate individuals who enjoy working with students aged 6–18.
Ideal candidates can teach one or more disciplines (singing, acting, and/or dance) and understand how these elements work together in musical theatre. Collaboration with a co-instructor is essential to deliver a well-rounded experience.
We value educators who are energetic, supportive, and committed to fostering creativity and confidence in young performers.
A Vulnerable Sector Check is required. Emergency First Aid certification is an asset.
Positions Available
Camp Instructor(s) – Lead and supervise camp programming, including curriculum development and material preparation. Act as a liaison between Orpheus staff, co-instructors, teaching assistants, students, and parents, and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
Candidates must be comfortable teaching acting, singing, and/or dance, and managing groups of up to 25 students. Previous teaching or instructional experience in musical theatre is required.
Hours - Monday through Friday, July 13th – 31st. 9:00am – 4:30pm
Pay – $900 - $1,100 / week, commensurate with experience
How to Apply – Submit a single document (resume required, cover letter optional) to the Assistant to the Managing Director, Arielle Voght, at info@orpheusmusicaltheatre.ca by May 1st, 2026 at 5:00pm.
About Orpheus Musical Theatre
Orpheus Musical Theatre is a not-for-profit registered charity (No. 11907 0415 RR0001) and is Canada's longest-running organization of its kind. Orpheus has been entertaining Ottawa theatre audiences with musical performances of all kinds since 1906.
As a community theatre, Orpheus welcomes and encourages participation in community-led musical theatre productions that engage a mix of professional, experienced and novice contributors while guiding a process that embraces, equally, the delight of volunteers and audiences.
As a not-for-profit and charitable organization, Orpheus aims to be an all-encompassing artistic hub whose training programs and productions foster unparalleled learning, collective pride, curiosity, and unfathomable connectivity through contributors from across the National Capital Region.
Our staff and volunteer teams engage with and contribute to a setting that fosters respect, inclusivity, transparent communication, proactive problem-solving, and aligns with the organization's core values.
Inclusive Hiring Statement
Orpheus Musical Theatre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible selection process and work environment. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who reflect the diverse talents and backgrounds of the communities we serve. We strongly invite individuals from equity-seeking communities and those with intersecting identities to apply. Throughout the hiring process, Orpheus will actively provide accessibility accommodations and is dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Please inform us of any accommodations you may need to facilitate your application.
Please contact Managing Director, J.T. Morris, at jt@orpheusmusicaltheatre.ca