About the role#
The Resident Advisor (RA) acts as a mentor, resource, and support 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 personal and academic success while maintaining a safe and respectful living space.
What you'll do#
- Act as a role model and be visible, approachable, and accessible during scheduled shifts.
- Facilitate social and educational programs by planning, implementing, and evaluating at least one of each per month.
- Enforce Residence Community Living Standards and report incidents to management.
- Assist with conflict resolution, including roommate disputes, and provide support for personal or academic concerns.
- Serve as a liaison between students, residence staff, and the institution.
- Complete administrative tasks such as incident reports, programming logs, and maintenance work orders.
- Attend staff meetings, individual reporting sessions, and required training programs.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding resident issues and respond to emergencies or student crises.
- Wear the designated RA uniform and follow all health and safety procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student at the institution where you will work.
- A minimum GPA of 65% maintained throughout the term of employment.
- Superior verbal communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide quality customer service.
- A clean student conduct record and a demonstrated positive contribution to the residence community.
- Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR Level C before the contract start date.
- A valid Criminal Record Check.
- Completion of required online modules, WHMIS 2015, GHS, and standard operating procedures training before beginning duties.
- Previous leadership experience is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, paid position.
- 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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