Residence Life and Services Opportunities
Residence Life and Services hires student staff throughout the year to support our wide range of Residence operations, including live-in and live-off positions.
Please contact reslife@queensu.ca for any questions.
Applications are open for 2026–2027 casual student positions in Residence.
Residence Admissions Assistant, Move-In Assistant, and Jean Royce Hall Peer Ambassador positions close Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9 am ET.
The Projects and Communications Assistant position closes Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9 am ET.
Move-In Assistant - Casual Student Position
Help plan and execute logistics for Residence Move-In Day, including recruiting and coordinating volunteers. This position requires a high level of skill in project management, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and the management of multiple priorities.
Closing Date
Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00 am.
Application Instructions
Send a current resume (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (1 page), emailed as a PDF to reslife@queensu.ca.
Hourly Rate
$19.00 per hour (+4% vacation pay).
Hours Per Week
35 hours per week from April 27 (start date negotiable) until mid-September. Full-time working hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday.
Department
Residence Life and Services.
Location
On-site, in Victoria Hall on main campus, in Kingston, ON.
Vacancy Type
Existing position.
Job Summary
Residence Life and Services is looking for an organized and dynamic student for the Residence Move-In Assistant role. This position, reporting to the Assistant Director, Residence Life and Services, will work closely with student groups, volunteers, and staff across the Housing and Ancillary portfolio to enhance and execute the Residence move-in experience for 2026. The incumbent will help to plan and execute logistics for Residence move-in, including the recruitment and coordination of volunteers. The position requires a high level of skill in project management, collaboration, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, logistics, and on-site execution of move-in.
- Work with the Residence Life and Services Communications Coordinator to develop move-in communication and materials.
- Liaise with Housing and Ancillary staff members and other campus and external partners as necessary.
- Respond to student inquiries regarding move-in.
- Coordinate outreach to student groups and organizations on campus to recruit volunteers for move-in weekend.
- Identify and coordinate early move-in for designated groups.
- Maintain inventory of move-in materials.
- Attend move-in committee meetings and provide updates.
- Assist with the administration and execution of other projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
The incumbent will:
- Work independently and on a team.
- Work on-site and occasionally remotely.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Possess excellent organizational skills.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Set work priorities to meet deadlines.
- Exercise good judgment and sound reasoning.
- Be proficient in the use of computers and suitably knowledgeable in software programs such as Word, Excel as well as understand and be comfortable using databases.
- Demonstrate good decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- Be available to work on-site during Residence move-in (September 5).
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Emefa Kemeh at reslife@queensu.ca.
Apply now – applications close March 3, 2026, at 9 am ET.
Residence Admissions Assistant - Casual Student Position
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.
Closing Date
Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00 am.
Application Instructions
Send a current resume (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (1 page), emailed as a PDF to reslife@queensu.ca.
Hourly Rate
$17.60 per hour (+4% vacation pay).
Hours Per Week
35 hours per week from April 27 (start date negotiable) until mid-September. Full-time working hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday.
Department
Residence Life and Services.
Location
On-site, in Victoria Hall on main campus, in Kingston, ON.
Vacancy Type
Existing position.
Job Summary
Residence Life and Services is looking for an organized and friendly student for the Residence Admissions Assistant role. This position, reporting to the Assistant Director, Residence Life and Services and receiving direction from the Residence Admissions Coordinator, will work closely with the Residence Admissions team to support inquiries from incoming students and their supporters, and support the self-selection and admissions process. The Residence Admissions team received a large volume of inquiries and the position will need to triage inquiries, provide accurate and timely responses. The position requires a high level of skill in customer service, problem-solving, collaboration, empathy, tact, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the communications strategy to welcome incoming students to residence by drafting and sending emails, responding to messages on LiveChat, and answering phone calls.
- Accurately convey departmental policies and procedures.
- Identify and escalate issues as necessary.
- Support administrative tasks and logistics.
- Support the self-selection and admissions processes.
- Liaise with Residence Life and Services staff members and colleagues within Housing and Ancillary Services.
- Provide administrative support to the Assistant Director, Residence Admissions Coordinator, and RL&S department.
- Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
The incumbent will:
- Work independently and on a team.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Possess excellent organizational skills.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Set work priorities to meet deadlines.
- Exercise good judgment and sound reasoning.
- Demonstrate de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
- Be proficient in the use of computers and suitably knowledgeable in software programs such as Word, Excel, as well as understand and be comfortable using databases.
- Demonstrate good decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
- Be available to work on-site during Residence move-in (September 5).
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Emefa Kemeh at reslife@queensu.ca.
Apply now – applications close March 3, 2026, at 9 am ET.
View the Residence Admissions Assistant Job Description (PDF, 149 KB)
Jean Royce Hall Peer Ambassador - Casual Student Position
Support prospective and current Jean Royce Hall students in their transition to ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, including admissions support, room change conversations, proactive engagement materials, and event planning.
Apply now – applications close March 3, 2026, at 9 am ET.
Projects and Communications Assistant - Casual Student Position
Work on diverse tasks in events, data assessment, communications, and media to enhance student services, student experience, and operational readiness for the upcoming academic year. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized, and creative student.
Apply now – applications close March 10, 2026, at 9 am ET.
View the Projects and Communications Assistant Job Description
This position will work closely with the Residence Life and Services 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 February to apply.
Conference Front Desk Representative - Casual Student Position
Provide front-line customer service during summer conference season. Candidates should have experience with customer service, problem-solving, and organization. Summer Position (April 27, 2026 – August 31, 2026).
Applications now closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
View the Conference Front Desk Representative Job Description
Academic Front Desk Representative - Casual Student Position
Work during the academic year providing customer service at various Residence Front Desk locations. Candidates must be good at multitasking, customer service, and be able to work independently. Academic Year Position (August 17, 2026 – April 30, 2027).
Applications now closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Residence Program Assistants (RPAs) help coordinate large-scale events to help foster a sense of belonging within the Residence community.
Applications now closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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.
Applications now closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
In addition to the duties, responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Don job description, a Living Learning Community (LLC) Don will mentor and facilitate additional educational opportunities for their assigned group of students who live within their specific LLC.
Applications now closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
In addition to Don duties, Residence Life Assistants (RLAs) are responsible for team leadership, scheduling, event planning, and other duties as required.
Applications now closed for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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.
- Router Technician (Applications Open April 2026)
- Support Technician (Applications Open January 2026)
Facilities
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 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. Painting 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 and battery powered string trimmer, and basic gardening and plant knowledge are required for this position. WHMIS and on-the-job training will be provided.
Applications now open for 2026 Casual Positions.
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 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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