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.

• Applications open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.
• Applications close on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.
• If you were unable to participate in the information session, please review the slides here.  

• 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.

• Apply through eRezLife. For past or current residence students, please apply using your current Carleton credentials. 
• If you are not a residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email FavourIbeji@cunet.carleton.ca

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.

The Residence Desk is currently hiring Client Services Representatives (CSRs) and Team Leads (TLs) for both Summer 2025 and the 2025/2026 Academic Year. CSRs are the first point of contact for the Residence community who primarily work to provide information and support to Residence students and other community members, including conference guests in the summer months. TLs are student leaders who work to motivate, guide, and coach the CSR team while fulfilling other administrative duties and special projects.

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 can choose to live on campus (at their own expense) or off campus while employed at the desk. Hourly wages range from $18/hour to $23/hour depending on the role.

Apply through eRezLife. For past or current residence students, please apply using your Carleton credentials. If you have never lived in residence and need an account created, or you are having issues logging into your account, please email ResidenceDeskHiring@cunet.carleton.ca.

Applications open on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at 12 p.m. (noon) EST.

Applications close on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon) EST.

All applications are reviewed by two members of our hiring committee. All candidates will be contacted by mid-to-late February about the status of their application in the selection process. Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be invited to participate in an interview. If you are selected for an interview, you will be emailed instructions about registering for your timeslot. Interviews will take place virtually through Microsoft Teams from Feb. 24-March 7, 2025. All candidates will be notified about the result of their interview by mid-to-late March.

All Residence Desk staff participate in a two-week training period at the beginning of May (summer roles) or at the end of August (academic year roles). 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 EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion). All Residence Desk staff receive SafeTALK certification as part of their training. Returning CSRs and TLs also receive training in leadership, role modelling, and peer mentorship.

Team Members typically work 10 hours per week at $17.50 per hour. Successful candidates must live on campus to be a Raven’s Roost Team Member.

• Apply through eRezLife. For past or current residence students, please apply using your current Carleton credentials. 
• If you are not a residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email JacklynWaltersMoore@cunet.carleton.ca

Applications for the Raven’s Roost positions for the 2025-2026 academic year will be opening end of June.

Raven’s Roost Team Members will participate in a 3-hour training session that provides both practical and hands-on experience to learn about the equipment in the space, shift responsibilities and expectations and how to handle difficult situations. 

Mental Wellness Mentors must have previous Residence Life work experience to apply. 

Mentors are paid an hourly wage and typically work 7.5 hours per week at a rate of $18 per hour. Successful candidates can choose to live on or off campus while holding the position.   

• Apply through eRezLife. For past or current residence students, please apply using your current Carleton credentials. 
• If you are not a residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email JacklynWaltersMoore@cunet.carleton.ca

Applications for the Mental Wellness Mentors positions for the 2025-2026 academic year will be opening in end of February.

All Mentors will participate in a 2–3-day training period at the end of August/ beginning of September.  Mentors are given practical and hands-on training experiences as well as specific skills training in communication, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, boundary setting, mental health support and crisis response. Throughout the academic year Mentors are provided with opportunities to develop their skills through participation in On-going Training Sessions and Team Meetings relating to common themes that occur throughout the university experience.  

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.

Community Advisors and Community Developers must have previous Residence Life work experience to apply.

• Apply through eRezLife. For past or current residence students, please apply using your current Carleton credentials. 
• If you are not a residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email FavourIbeji@cunet.carleton.ca

• Applications open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.
• Applications close on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.