OUR VALUES

• The Vancouver Ballet Society (VBS) expects all members, volunteers, employees, and contractors: 
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• • to maintain a professional standard of conduct which is above reproach at all times.
• • to acquaint and uphold the policies and procedures of VBS including its statements concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Safeguarding.
• • to maintain the highest level of personal integrity, honesty and business ethics.
• • to declare any interests that may conflict with their role or the work of the Society. (e.g., business interests, employment or volunteering).
  • to promote friendly relations and good fellowship within the Society and to ensure that no communication, action or omission is detrimental to the interests of              others within the Society (including through email, social media, engaging with media, etc.).
• • to appropriately represent and promote the VBS at public venues and not engage in illegal activity while carrying out their role.
• • to not be “under the influence” of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs or controlled substances while taking part in activities for or on behalf of the VBS.
• • to save the VBS and its reputation from harm and litigation.
• • to not disclose confidential information gained during or after their involvement with the Society ends.
• • to not tamper with, deface, destroy, borrow or take property of either the VBS or any individual without their consent.

Breach of the standards outlined in this Code of Conduct or any of the Vancouver Ballet Society’s other policies and procedures may result in the position being terminated. 

• The Vancouver Ballet Society (VBS) aims to be an artistic service organization that is relevant, accessible, and welcoming to everyone. We acknowledge the historic inequities of our art form and as such we are committed to cultivating and embracing a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, while preserving the integrity of the art form and maintaining the highest artistic standards.

  To this end, the VBS recognizes and is open to representing individual or group differences encompassing age, disability, marriage or partnership, parental status (pregnancy), race (including ethnic origin, colour-nationality and national origin), religion or belief (including philosophical beliefs), gender or gender identity (including gender reassignment), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

  The VBS ensures fairness and professionalism in all its dealings and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimization. We intentionally foster an environment wherein the individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate.

When dealing with children/students and vulnerable adults, the Vancouver Ballet Society (VBS) expects all members, volunteers, employees, and contractors:

• • to have a valid Canadian Criminal Record Check or other applicable government check if visiting Canada temporarily from another country.
  • to ensure that whenever possible, there is more than one adult present during activities.
  • to ensure their contact is appropriate and relevant to the work or the activity they are involved in and not acting in a way that could be perceived as threatening or intrusive.
  • to not engage in behaviour that is in any way exploitative or abusive, including online activities or having any form of sexual contact.
  • to not make sarcastic, insensitive, derogatory, racist or sexually suggestive comments or gestures when carrying out duties or responsibilities.
  • to not give feedback to learners that is detrimental, patronising, unkind, unjust or damaging to the health and wellbeing of the individual.
  • to only provide personal care in an emergency, ensuring there is more than one adult present.
  • to respect everyone’s right to personal privacy as far as possible.
  • to take steps to report concerns or allegations of health and safety.

The Vancouver Ballet Society has an obligation to protect and provide a safe environment for individuals and groups. While we do not have the authority to investigate allegations reported to us, we will share the information with the appropriate authority.

Breach of the standards outlined in this Safeguarding policy or any of the Vancouver Ballet Society’s other policies and procedures may result in the position being terminated.