Thank you for your interest in the Resident Advisor (RA) role at Algonquin College Residence!
Applications are now closed. Please keep an eye on this page for future postings!
What is an RA?
An RA is a current student that lives in Residence who acts as a role model, mentor, resource and support to other students living in Residence. RAs help to build the amazing community that we call home at AC Residence. They do this by planning and facilitating educational and social events, as well as ensuring that residents feel safe, secure and supported during their time living in Residence. Planning/running events and building meaningful connections with other residents are the most important parts of the RA role.
What does an RA do?
RAs perform many different duties within the residence, including:
Programming: RAs plan and host educational and social events for their own and the wider residence community. Planning and running events is a major component of the RA role!
Student Engagement: RAs engage with their community on a regular basis formally and informally by spreading the word about events, referring residents to resources and building meaningful relationships.
Duty Shifts: During a duty shift, RAs complete walk-throughs of the building to help residents out, address any rule-breaking behaviours, and assist with sign-in and sign-out of guests/residents in the front lobby.
Yes! Resident Advisors live and learn in residence, this is important so they can provide effective peer mentorship and work duty shifts which take place in the evening/night.
All normal residence application processes and deadlines apply.
How will I benefit from being an RA?
Being an RA can be challenging but it is also extremely rewarding!
You will receive these perks as an RA:
Hourly wages – $17.20 per hour.
Free training, including First Aid & CPR, suicide intervention, conflict mediation, event planning, mental health and substance use awareness, harm reduction, and more!
Free professional development opportunities beyond standard training.
Transferable skills on your resume.
Free food and swag throughout the year.
No cost early move-in for summer training.
Eligible to be added to your co-curricular record.
Full time hours for 2-3 weeks before school then 10-16 hours per week for the school year.
The opportunity to be part of, and contribute to, an outstanding community environment.
What training would I receive to add to my portfolio or resume?
Successful RA candidates receive a lot of training to help them in their roles!
This training includes topics like:
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C/AED
LivingWorks Start (suicide prevention)
Harm Reduction and Sexual Violence Prevention
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System)
Health and Safety
Conflict Mediation
Active Listening
Customer Service
Self-Care and Boundary Setting
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Use
Assertiveness
Restorative Justice
Professionalism
Event Planning
Need help preparing a resume and/or cover letter? Algonquin College’s Employment Support Centre can help! Click the button below to visit their website for advice and templates.
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