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.

• 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.
• For more information, please attend our information session on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Review details, 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

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.

Want to learn more about working at the Residence Desk? Join us for one of our info sessions in 124 Leeds House:

Thursday November 28, 2024 (10-11 am)

Monday December 2, 2024 (2-3 pm)

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 current Carleton credentials. If you are not a residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email HannahShapiro@cunet.carleton.ca.  

Applications open on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.

Applications close on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.

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 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.

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.