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 3, 2026 at noon.
• Applications close on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at noon.
• Hiring Information Sessions will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Leeds 124 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Fenn Lounge.

• Residence accommodation, fees and meal plan (all-access) are provided for the Fall and Winter terms for 2027-2028.
• 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 current residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email Favour Ibeji

All Residence Fellows participate in Spring Orientation to prepare them for the upcoming year. Residence Fellows also receive mandatory intensive skills training at the end of August/beginning of September. 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.

Reception Desk Attendants (RDAs) work at both Reception Desks supporting the residence community with information and troubleshooting including room access, maintenance work orders, item sign out, room bookings, Campus Card funds, and more.

Residence Mail Assistants (RMAs) work in the Residence Mailroom supporting the residence community by processing packages and letter mail, maintaining and troubleshooting mail kiosks, supporting couriers, and helping students with mail and other related inquiries.

Students who have worked at the Reception Desks can apply as Returning Reception Desk Attendants (RRDAs) and are given priority for Summer Reception Desk Attendant (SRDA) and Team Lead (TL) roles at the Reception Desks.

Reception Desk Attendants (RDAs) work part-time (~10-20 hours/week). To accommodate 24/7 operations, RDAs are required to provide availability for weekday, weekend, evening, and overnight shifts. The starting wage for the RDA position is $19.00/hour.

Residence Mail Attendants (RMAs) work part-time (~8-16 hours/week). RMA shifts are typically scheduled during evenings and weekends, though weekday daytime shifts are available on occasion. The starting wage for the RMA position is $18.50/hour.

Reception Desk and Residence Mailroom staff are permitted to live off-campus or can choose to apply for on-campus housing at their own expense.

Applications for 2027/2028 positions will open in eRezLife from noon on Monday, November 23, 2026 until noon on Monday, January 11, 2027. For past or current residence students, please log in 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 Residence Desk Hiring with your full name and student number.

All applications are reviewed by two members of our hiring committee. All candidates who apply for a 2027/2028 position will be contacted by the end of January 2027 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 in February 2027. All candidates will be notified about the result of their interview by the end of February 2027.

All students employed by the Reception Desks and Residence Mailroom participate in mandatory training at the end of August. In addition to practical, hands-on training on all desk and mailroom operations, student staff also receive intensive skills training in areas like communication, service excellence, de-escalation, mental health, and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion). Returning RDAs and Team Leads receive additional training in leadership, role modelling, and peer mentorship.

Team Members typically work 10 hours per week at $18.50 per hour. This position requires evening and weekend work and applicants must be available for at least one shift during the week and one shift during the weekend. Successful candidates must live on campus to be a Community Spaces Crew Team Member.

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

Applications for Community Spaces Crew Team Member are now open! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 9^th, 2026.

Community Spaces Crew Team Members participate in training sessions in August that provide both practical and hands-on experience to learn about the equipment in the space, shift responsibilities and expectations and how to handle difficult situations.

Applications for Peer Conduct Board positions are now open! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 9^th, 2026.

1. Residence Peer Conduct Board Chair

The Peer Conduct Board Chair is the hired leader of their respective Board and facilitator of their respective Peer Conduct Board hearings. The Chair can be either an undergraduate or graduate student who is living in Residence and in good standing. The Chair will lead their board through the hearings, provide support and space for students to be heard, and support in finding consensus within the board on responsibility and recommendations. The Chair will meet regularly with the Residence Student Conduct Coordinator to ensure the board is meeting expectations, and are supported in providing students with a peer-to-peer space to address conduct. The Chair must possess sincere interest and enthusiasm for working with other students and improving the Residence Community. Chairs must be available to attend weekly hearings on Sunday evenings. 

2. Residence Peer Conduct Board Team Member

The Peer Conduct Board Team Member is an undergraduate or graduate student living in Residence and in good standing, who has a sincere interest and enthusiasm for working with other students and improving the Residence Community. The Team Members will be expected to attend all assigned hearings on Sunday evenings, and are responsible for assisting in the overall implementation of procedures, and ensuring that all students are treated with fairness and provided the due process rights granted to them.  The Team Members will work with the Chairs to provide a space where students can be heard, and focus on fairness to assign responsibility and recommendations on outcomes of Residence Standards violations.

The Peer Conduct Board and Chairs work 3 hours a week on Sunday evenings. Board members will be compensated at $18.50/hour and Chair positions are paid at $19.50/hour. Successful candidates must live on campus.

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

Peer Conduct Board Chairs and Team Members will participate in a mandatory full-day training in August. This training will provide all team members the theoretical and practical hands-on experience with the Carleton conduct process, Board expectations, holding board hearings, navigating complex conversations and working together as a team. Both Chairs and Board Members need to be living in Residence and in good standing.

Candidates for Residence Experience Mentor must have previous Residence Life work experience to apply. Residence Life work experience in this context means Residence Fellow or Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community Leaders.

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 current residence student or you are having issues logging into or creating an account, please email Residence Life

Applications for the Residence Experience Mentors positions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year will be opening in February 2026.

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.

Candidates for Community Advisor and Community Developer must have previous Residence Life work experience to apply. Previous Residence Life work experience is not a requirement for candidates to apply for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community Leader.

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

• Applications open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at noon.
• Applications close on Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at noon.