Candidates selected as Residence Fellows often have experience in and a passion for providing service to others. These students can clearly articulate both the challenges and tremendous benefits and opportunities that accompany living in residence. Suitable candidates will be self-motivated, take initiative and be capable of functioning both independently and within a group. This individual must possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and be willing to commit their efforts to enhance the residence life experience by fostering a culture of community and personal engagement. This position should be viewed as a lifestyle commitment.

All Residence Fellows participate in Spring Orientation to prepare them for the upcoming year.  Residence Fellows also receive a week and a half of intensive skills training at the end of August. The Department of Housing and Residence Life Services also provides ongoing training opportunities for the Residence Fellows throughout the year to support them with meaningful personal and professional development.

Residence Fellows gain SafeTalk designation, diversity training, 2SLGBTQ+ awareness and education, bystander support and a network of campus partners. Residence Fellows also develop transferable skills including teamwork, leadership, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation.

• Residence accommodation, fees and meal plan are provided for one academic year. The meal plan is all access.
• A stipend of $250 is given to each Residence Fellow for the successful completion of August training.

From September-April, Residence Desk student staff offer 24/7 support to the residence community. The Residence Desk can assist with Campus Card printing and troubleshooting, lockouts and lost keys, residence mail processing, general information, and many other services. 

From May-August, Residence Desk staff support summer conference guests in addition to summer residence students. Students working at the Residence Desk support conference services with preparing key packages, performing room checks, and greeting groups who are staying in our hotel-style accommodations, among other tasks. 

All Residence Desk staff participate in a week-and-a-half long training period at the end of August (or beginning of May for summer staff). In addition to practical, hands-on training on all Residence Desk operations, student staff also receive intensive skills training in areas such as communication, service excellence, de-escalation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. All Residence Desk staff receive SafeTALK certification as part of their training. Returning desk staff and Team Leads also receive training in leadership, role modelling, and peer mentorship. 

Students working at the Residence Desk are paid an hourly wage and typically work 10-20 hours per week during the academic year. During the summer, the Residence Desk employs students in full time and part time roles. Students who work at the Residence Desk may choose to live on or off campus while employed at the desk. 

Residence Desk positions are posted in eRezLife under the job titles “Client Services Representative”, “Returning Client Services Representative”, and “Team Lead, Client Services”. Hiring typically begins in the November prior to the summer or academic year to which you are applying. Stay tuned for info sessions with information and tips on applying to the Residence Desk. 

An Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community Leader (EDI CL) is an upper year student who is a mentor, resource person, helper, and advocate for our equity deserving students in residence. With a firm commitment to creating an inclusive residence experience, they are responsible for promoting and implementing learning experiences that strengthen Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous awareness in the community. They also provide equity-centred learning opportunities for students living in residences to prompt reflection for personal growth and advocate for the needs of equity-deserving students.

A Community Advisor (CA) is an upper year student who is a mentor, resource person, helper, and guide for students in residence. They are responsible for creating a community conducive to learning and reflection, by recognizing students who positively contribute to the community and by following up with students who have violated the Residence Standards.

A Community Developer (CD) is an upper year student who is a mentor, resource person, helper, and community builder for students in residence. They are responsible for creating a community conducive to learning and development, by planning residence-wide initiatives and encouraging students to foster relationship building.