Symphony Nova Scotia announces the following vacancy:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CELLO

(Tenure-track position)

National Auditions will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Wednesday, November 12, 2025

This audition is open only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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Salary & Benefits

• Starting Date: September 13, 2026
• 2026/27 Weekly Salary: CAD $1,385.52
• 2026/27 Season Length: 34 weeks, including 2 weeks paid vacation
• Benefits: 7% Musicians’ Pension Fund contribution, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, cost-shared Group Health Insurance Plan, paid sick leave.

An offer of employment to the audition winner is contingent on the successful completion of a trial period, currently scheduled for January 15-29, 2026, or mutually agreed-upon dates. The Symphony Nova Scotia Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss at any time any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at this audition. Symphony Nova Scotia musicians are members of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians, Local 571 CFM.