Residence Life & Services Opportunities
Residence Life & Services hires student staff throughout the year to support the range of residence operations, including live-in and live-off positions.
APPLY NOW for 2025/26 Dons, RPAs, and Front Desk Staff!
Applications close January 10, 2025
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The live-in Residence Don position is a leadership opportunity for upper-year students to support and educate residence students. Dons build meaningful individual and community relationships, contribute to the safety and security of our buildings, and are responsible for the front-line implementation and support of the Residence Life mission and the three Residence learning goals.
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Application closes January 10, 2025
In addition to the duties, responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Don job description, an LLC Don will mentor and facilitate additional educational opportunities for their assigned group of students who live within their specific LLC.
Apply Now under 2025-2026 Don Position
Application closes January 10, 2025
In addition to Don duties, Residence Life Assistants (RLAs) are responsible for team leadership, scheduling, and event planning, etc.
Apply Now under 2025-2026 Don Position
Application closes January 10, 2025
Click here to download the RLA Job Description
Residence Program Assistants (RPAs) help coordinate large scale events in residence that help foster a sense of belonging within the larger residence community.
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Application closes January 10, 2025
Click here to download the Residence Program Assistant Job Description.
Work during the academic year providing customer service at various residence front desk locations. Candidate must be good at multitasking, customer service, and able to work independently.
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Application closes January 10, 2025
Click here to download the Front Desk Representative Job Descriptions.
Provide front-line customer service during summer conference season. Candidates should have experience with customer service, problem solving and organization.
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Application closes January 10, 2025
Click here to download the Front Desk Representative Job Descriptions.
Help plan and execute logistics for Residence Move-In Day, including the recruitment and coordination of volunteers. This position requires a high level of skill in project management, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.
View Move-In Assistant job description (PDF, 360KB)
If you are applying via Work Study search MyCareer "Queen's Work Study Program -> Work Study Jobs" and select Job ID 146367.
Applicants do not have to be eligible for Work Study to apply.
Work closely with the Residence Admissions team to support inquiries and communication with incoming students and their families around the admissions process. This position requires a high level of skill in collaboration, communication and managing multiple priorities.
View Admissions Intern job description (PDF, 360KB)
If you are applying via Work Study search MyCareer "Queen's Work Study Program -> Work Study Jobs" and select Job ID 146366.
Applicants do not have to be eligible for Work Study to apply.
This position will work closely with the RL+S team to support inquiries from incoming students and their families, support the move-in process and assist with communications to incoming students, their families and campus stakeholders.
Check back in March to apply.
Support prospective and current JRH students in their transition to Queen's, including admissions support, room change conversations, proactive engagement materials, event planning.
Check back in January to apply.
Residence Information Technology
ResIT hires students in the summer to help with network maintenance. Student staff check residence network connections and repair as required. In the Fall we hire students and individuals from around the Kingston community to assist incoming students when setting up their technology as they arrive on campus.
• Move In Technical Support ()
• Support Technician ()
Facilities
mechanic
Residence Facilities manage all residence buildings' daily cleaning and upkeep, room preparation for students, and supporting summer accommodation services.
Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Building Mechanic helper supports the Key Clerk and Building Mechanic positions. Functions include identifying and retrieving spare parts and tools as requested, lifting/supporting up to 20kg, using a step ladder, experience using simple hand tools, basic computer skills, counting and sorting keys, and assisting with minor mechanical repairs. Basic on-the-tools or handyperson experience and work boots are required. WHMIS, Ladder Training, and on the job training will be provided.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, our housekeeping team provides a variety of services: cleaning student residences, conferencing tasks including bed making, cleaning after guests’ stays in a hotel-like environment and event set-ups. WHMIS and on the job training will be provided.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, our casual movers are responsible for moving and disposing of furniture in Residence spaces. This position requires some heavy lifting. Casual Movers are also responsible for cleaning and organizing storage rooms and counting inventory. Work boots are required for this position. WHMIS and on the job training will be provided.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, our casual painters are responsible for painting surfaces in addition to covering furnishings, patching, taping, sanding, priming, cleaning and maintaining supplies. Paint experience and work boots are required for this position. WHMIS and on the job training will be provided.
Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the summer Gardener role supports the exterior appearance of the Residence buildings. Functions include litter/garbage removal, sweeping pathways, garden/grounds maintenance (weeding, pruning, trimming, mulching, watering). Work boots, experience using manual gardening/yard tools & battery powered string trimmer, and basic gardening & plant knowledge are required for this position. On the job training will be provided.
Spring & Summer applications will open in January
Residence Advisory Committee
The Residence Advisory Committee (RAC) provides a forum to voice opinions and ideas to the Housing & Ancillary Services administration. RAC serves as a consultative group, advising on decisions directly affecting students in residence, helping to ensure student life in residence promotes the well-being of students and is complementary to the attainment of academic excellence. Input and feedback is welcome on various matters pertaining to housing services, programming for students, resources and departmental budget priorities. We are currently seeking first-year residence students to serve as members.
Please email reslife@queensu.ca to express your interest.
More Job Opportunities
Throughout the year, Housing and Ancillary Services provide several other casual employment opportunities on campus in student life, food service operations, summer operations, and year-round events.
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