Collaborative Pianist

**Job Description**:
**What is the Opportunity?**:
Reporting to the Manager, Student Services of the Oscar Peterson School of Music, the Collaborative Pianist supports excellent music programming through exemplifying leadership in coaching and accompaniment to ensure the camp experience at the Oscar Peterson School of Music meets the expectations of participants and the high program values of the department.

This role provides accompaniment for all camp rehearsals and performances, supporting instructors and working with camp staff and volunteers to deliver a positive experience for all camp participants.

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Learning all relevant piano accompaniment repertoire for camp choral and instrumental programs.
- Providing piano accompaniment for all camp rehearsals and performances.
- Providing coaching and support to campers preparing for performance.
- Supporting teachers in individual camp classes.
- Performing other duties as required.

**Job Requirements**:
**What We're Looking For**:

- **Be between 15-30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;**
- **Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,**
- **Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.**
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in music, piano performance, or related field preferred.
- Ability to play diverse genres of music.
- Ability to read choral scores.
- Experience in improvising or vamping preferred.
- Experience working with elementary and high school-aged students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with students in a professional manner.
- Verbal coaching skills.
- Approaches tasks with a collaborative and positive attitude.

**Hourly Rate**:

- $25.00 per hour

**Additional Information**:

- This is a fixed-term contract for approximately eight (8) weeks during Summer 2024.
- Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM; however, this role may occasionally be required to work outside of core hours on a rotational basis.
- A Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

**How to Apply**:
The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.

The RCM thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.