Employment Opportunities

Violin Maker

We have a full-time, permanent position available in our busy Toronto workshop for an experienced violin maker.

Salary: $40-45, 000 plus bonus, depending on skills and experience.

Minimum combined 8 years violin making school and professional experience.

Email resume and cover letter to Alistair Grieve at info@thesoundpost.com or fax to (416) 597-9923 or mail to

        The Sound Post,
        93 Grenville Street,
        Toronto,
        ON M5S 1B4.

Junior Violin Maker

Full-time positions are available in our Ottawa and Toronto workshops.

• completion of 3-4 year violin-making school
• good basic tool skills, ability to setup a violin to a high standard
• keen willingness to learn

Email CV and cover letter to Alistair Grieve at info@thesoundpost.com or fax to (416) 597-9923.

French/Spanish/English Trilingual Web Assistant

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• familiarity with classical music and musical instruments
• playing experience on violin, viola or cello, or similar musical experience
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish, French and English

We would view the following attributes as significant assets:

• graphic design experience
• Web Design experience
• photography skills
• customer service skills

Email resume and cover letter to Alistair Grieve at info@thesoundpost.com or fax to (416) 597-9923.

French/English Bilingual Sales Consultant

Our sales team is seeking an organized and energetic sales consultant to serve our English and French speaking clients.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• familiarity with classical music and musical instruments
• playing experience on violin, viola or cello, or similar musical experience
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English

We would view the following attributes as significant assets:

• customer service experience
• strong communication skills in Spanish
• communication skills in other languages

Email resume and cover letter to Alistair Grieve at info@thesoundpost.com or fax to (416) 597-9923.

Music Sales Consultant

We are seeking an experienced music sales consultant for our music department. The position could be either part-time or full-time depending on your availability and skill set.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• experience in the sheet music industry
• strong organizational and time-management skills
• strong interest and familiarity with string music
• knowledge of publishers and composers
• good understanding of music theory and history

We would view the following characteristics as significant assets:

• customer service experience
• previous experience with creating promotional displays
• business savvy

Management opportunities are available for qualified candidates.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Alistair Grieve at info@thesoundpost.com or fax to (416) 597-9923.