Join Our Team!
Each year, Residence Life at the University of Guelph employs over 150 students across campus in a variety of exciting roles. You could be one of them! We have roles that are required to live in residence as well as some roles that are not required to live in residence. Working on Residence Life Staff (RLS) can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom. Working as a student leader provides you with opportunities to enhance your leadership, communication, teamwork and conflict-resolution skills.
Applications for Residence Assistant, Cluster Leader, and RA- Living Learning Communities are open as of November 11, 2024, closing Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Click here for the application!
Applications for our Senior-level Residence Life Staff positions for Fall 2025- Winter 2026 are closed as of Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Hiring for the 2025-2026 Academic year
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Application Close Date |
Interview Period |
Decision Communication |
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Community Assistant |
Monday, October 28, 2024
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Sunday, November 10, 2024
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November 20 – 29, 2024
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Late December 2024
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Senior Residence Assistant |
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Senior Cluster Leader |
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Programming Office Staff |
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Seminar Facilitator |
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Community Standards Assistant |
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Residence Assistant |
Monday, November 11, 2024
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Sunday, January 5, 2025 11:59 pm
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January 15 – February 5, 2025
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Mid February 2025
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Residence Assistant, Living Learning Communities |
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Cluster Leader |
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Duty Staff |
More information to come in Winter 2025! |
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Guest Registration & Door Staff |
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If you have questions, please contact us at residencelife@uoguelph.ca
Information Sessions for Residence Life Staff 2025-2026 - Learn more about our roles!
| Positions |
Information Session Date |
Information Session Location |
| Community Assistant Senior Residence Assistant Senior Cluster Leader Programming Office Staff Seminar Facilitator Community Standards Assistant |
Wednesday, October 23 2024
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John Eccles Centre
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| Residence Assistant Residence Assistant, Living Learning Communities Cluster Leader |
Wednesday, November 27 2024 6:30 pm |
East Town Hall |
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Guest Registration & Door Staff |
To be announced
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Can't attend an information session? Check out our Hiring Guide for answers to some frequently asked questions and to learn more about Residence Life Staff.
Residence Life Staff Positions - Who Can Apply?
- You can apply if you are a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Guelph and in good standing (i.e. no significant residence or campus conduct history).
- You need a minimum cumulative and semester average of 65% (or 70% if applying for Cluster Leader or Senior Cluster Leader roles).
- Please read job description for a full outline of responsibilities
For senior-level positions -- Senior RA, Community Assistant, Senior Cluster Leader, Duty Staff-Lead Hand, Programming Office Staff, Community Standards Assistant, Seminar Facilitator -- we also welcome new applicants with (significant) leadership experience to apply.
Live-In Roles: You are required to live on campus
Off-Campus Roles: You are not required to live on campus.
Live-In Roles
Residence Assistant (RA)
- Overview
Supports a community of students in their residence area - Leader & role model for residence students
- Plans & facilitates events & programs for residents
- Completes overnight on-call shifts
~100 positions available
Full Job Description - New RA
Full Job Description - Returning RA -
Remuneration
$9,821.44*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); RLS Meal Stipend & Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning RAs will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the RA role (up to a maximum of $800).
Residence Assistants are eligible for a standardized Residence Life Staff room rate regardless of building assigned.
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open as of November 11, 2024. Closing date: Sunday, January 5 2025, 11:59 pm EST.
Click here to access the application!
Cluster Leader (CL)
- Overview
- Supports a community of students in their residence area, with a focus on academic skills and resources
- Leader & role model for residence students
- Plans & facilitates academic events & academic programs for residents
- Staffs Academic Support Centres
- A variety of academic clusters will be available
~16 positions available - Full Job Description- Cluster Leader
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Remuneration
$6,924.14*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); RLS Meal Stipend & Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning CLs will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the CL role (up to a maximum of $800).
Cluster Leaders are eligible for a standardized Residence Life Staff room rate regardless of building assigned.
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open as of November 11, 2024. Closing date: Sunday, January 5 2025, 11:59 pm EST.
Click here to access the application!
Residence Assistant, Living Learning Communities (RA-LLC)
- Overview
Supports a community of students in their residence area - Leader & role model for residence students
- Plans & facilitates events & programs for residents
- Completes overnight on-call shifts
Provides themed programming to students in a Living Learning Community - Available Living Learning Communities may include: Arts House; Eco House; French House; Indigenous House; International House
~5 positions available
Full Job Description - RA, Living Learning Communities
Full Job Description (RA, LLC - Indigenous House) - Remuneration
$11,216.58*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); RLS Meal Stipend & Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning RA-LLCs will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the RA-LLC role (up to a maximum of $800).
Residence Assistants, Living Learning Communities are eligible for a standardized Residence Life Staff room rate regardless of building assigned.
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open as of November 11, 2024. Closing date: Sunday, January 5 2025, 11:59 pm EST.
Click here to access the application!
Senior Residence Assistant
- Overview
Supports a community of students in their residence area - Leader & role model for residence students
- Plans & facilitates events & programs for residents
- Completes overnight on-call shifts
- Provides leadership & coaching to their building team
- Leads section meetings on their building team
- Prepares Residence Life Staff on call schedule
~15 positions available
Note: This is a senior-level position and is typically most well-suited for those with prior Residence Life Staff experience. - Full Job Description - Senior RA
- Remuneration
$11,216.58*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); RLS Meal Stipend & Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning Senior RAs will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the Senior RA role (up to a maximum of $800).
Senior Residence Assistants are eligible for a standardized Residence Life Staff room rate regardless of building assigned.
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year were open between October 28 and November 10, 2024.
Senior Cluster Leader
- Overview
- Supports a community of students in their residence area, with a focus on academic skills and resources
- Leader & role model for residence students
- Plans & facilitates academic events & academic programs for residents
- Staffs Academic Support Centres
- Provides leadership & coaching to their team
- Leads section meetings on their team
- A variety of academic clusters will be available
~4 positions available - Note: This is a senior-level position and is typically most well-suited for those with prior Residence Life Staff experience.
- Full Job Description - Senior Cluster Leader
- Remuneration
$8,000.00*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); RLS Meal Stipend & Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning Senior CLs will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the Senior CL role (up to a maximum of $800).
Senior Cluster Leaders are eligible for a standardized Residence Life Staff room rate regardless of building assigned.
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year were open between October 28 and November 10, 2024.
Community Assistant (CA)
- Overview
- Provides leadership & coaching to their building team or Living Learning Communities team
- Facilitates student conduct meetings
- Leads section meetings on their building team
- Prepares Residence Life Staff on-call schedule
- Completes overnight on-call shifts
- Plans and facilitates building-wide programming
~6 positions available - Note: This is a senior-level position and is typically most well-suited for those with prior Residence Life Staff experience.
- Full Job Description - Community Assistant
- Remuneration
$12,121.74*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); RLS Meal Stipend & Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning CAs will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the CA role (up to a maximum of $800).
CAs are eligible for a standardized Residence Life Staff room rate regardless of building assigned.
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year were open between October 28 and November 10, 2024.
Off-Campus Roles
Programming Office Staff
- Overview
- Staffs the Residence Programming Office
- Helps support campus-wide events
- Supports other Residence Life Staff members with their programming efforts
~5 positions available - Note: This is a senior-level position and is typically most well-suited for those with prior Residence Life Staff experience.
- Full Job Description - Programming Office Staff
- Remuneration
$6,924.14*/academic year (Fall 2025 + Winter 2026 semester); Training Stipend
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Returning Programming Office Staff will receive an additional $50/month for every year (two 4-month terms) they are in the Programming Office Staff role (up to a maximum of $800).
Programming office staff will be offered a space in residence should they wish to live on campus (optional).
Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year were open between October 28 and November 10, 2024.
Seminar Facilitator (SF)
- Overview
- Creates and delivers educational seminars as part of the residence conduct process.
- Note: This is a senior-level position and is typically most well-suited for those with prior Residence Life Staff experience.
~2 positions available - Full Job Description - Seminar Facilitator
- Remuneration
Starts at $17.50*/hour
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year were open between October 28 and November 10, 2024.
Community Standards Assistant (CSA)
- Overview
- Provides administrative support to the Residence Behaviour and Wellness Manager in the management of the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS).
- Helps process educational sanctions as part of the residence conduct process.
~2 positions available - Note: This is a senior-level position and is typically most well-suited for those with prior Residence Life Staff experience.
- Full Job Description - Community Standards Assistant
- Remuneration
Starts at $17.50*/hour
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025 - Application: Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year were open between October 28 and November 10, 2024.
Guest Registration & Door Staff (GRDS)
- Overview
- Staffs the guest registration & check-in desks during scheduled overnight shifts.
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Remuneration
Starts at $16.55*/hour
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025 - Application: Check back in Winter 2025 for more details.
Duty Staff (DS)
- Overview
- Completes overnight on-call shifts, primarily in South Residence
- Remuneration
Starts at $16.55*/hour
*Remuneration amounts are under review for 2025-26; final amounts to be confirmed in Summer 2025 - Application: Check back in Winter 2025 for more details.
Hear from Our Current Residence Life Staff
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Becoming an RA has been transformative and has positively influenced multiple components of my time at the University of Guelph. My closest friends have been my colleagues, and this position has provided me with opportunities to be an involved member in the university community. This will be one of the most prominent memories of my undergraduate experience as I look back on my time spent at UofG. - Lucas, Residence Assistant |
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My three years with RLS have been incredibly rewarding. As both an RA and CL, I've connected with students personally and academically, watching them thrive and grow. Being a CL has been especially fulfilling, and the experiences have inspired me, built my skills, and led to lifelong friendships. I'm truly grateful for the opportunities RLS has given me. - Gabby, Cluster Leader |
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Being a Residence Assistant has brought me a lot of new skills and many new connections. I've been able to grow my leadership skills all while meeting new people and making new friends. It has definitely been a positive experience for me. - Jaidyn, Residence Assistant |
Contact Us!
If you have questions or concerns about our hiring process, contact residencelife@uoguelph.ca
