About the role#
The Resident Advisor (RA) acts as a mentor, resource, and support system for students living in residence. You will live on-site and foster a community environment that helps students transition into college or university life. This role focuses on supporting the personal and academic success of residents while maintaining a safe and respectful living space.
What you'll do#
- Facilitate social and educational programs to meet community needs.
- Enforce Residence Community Living Standards to ensure a safe environment.
- Provide support for personal, social, and academic concerns, referring students to appropriate resources when necessary.
- Respond to residence emergencies and student crises.
- Complete administrative tasks such as incident reports, programming logs, and maintenance work orders.
- Serve as a liaison between students, Residence Council, and college staff.
- Hold monthly floor meetings to discuss community concerns and planned activities.
- Maintain visibility and accessibility during scheduled shifts and on-duty hours.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and scheduled training sessions.
- Collaborate with Residence Life Coordinators to assess community needs.
- Prioritize RA responsibilities over other activities, excluding academic commitments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student at the institution.
- A minimum GPA of 65 percent maintained throughout employment.
- Superior verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A positive attitude and a commitment to being a team player.
- Demonstrated positive contribution to the residence community.
- A clean student conduct record.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certifications.
- A valid Criminal Record Check.
- Previous leadership experience is preferred.
- Completion of required online modules and safety training, including WHMIS 2015 and GHS, before starting duties.
Location & details#
- Location: Welland, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Campus Living Centres
Campus Living Centres operates student housing and conference facilities for colleges and universities. Founded in 1989, the company manages a portfolio of over 45,000 beds across Canada. It provides services including property design, financing, and management. The firm is based in Toronto and employs 548 people.
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