Terms and Conditions of Residence Life Staff Applications

The Residence Life Job Applications are provided by York University, Division of Students – Residence Life Program, conditional on acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. By applying to these positions, applicants agree to accept and abide by these Terms and Conditions. Misrepresenting personal information will nullify the application. An applicant agrees that the information submitted is true and accurate. An applicant agrees to be solely responsible for completing and submitting the application by the posted deadline and in the manner outlined in the application. Applicants, who do not agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions, should not apply.

The Residence Life Staff Job Applications and procedures were structured to handle personal information respectfully and in accordance with York University’s Privacy Policy, Canadian Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Residence Life will hold all personal information in strict confidence. Information will be collected, stored, printed and distributed exclusively for hiring purposes.

Personal information will be used to:

• Screen applicants based on GPA, course credit levels, and residential eligibility.
• Check applicants' campus conduct through the Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR) and the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education.
• Evaluate applicants based on cover letter, work/volunteer history, and responses to application questions.
• Contact applicants for follow-up activities e.g. Carousel invitations, interview scheduling, communicating application status (phone, cell phone, email, residence & permanent address).
• Determine applicants’ interest in preference (major, college, residence, preferred residence).
• Determine staff team, building, and living accommodation assignments.
• Check applicants’ references.
• Maintain an applicant database for consideration should Residence Life Staff vacancies arise.

For more information, see York University’s Information and Privacy Office

Privacy: Personal information in connection with this form is collected under the authority of The York University Act, 1965 and will be used for assessing your suitability for a Residence Life Staff position and related hiring purposes. If you have any questions about the collection of personal information by York University, please contact: Information and Privacy Office, York University, Ross N926, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, tel. 416-736-2100 ext. 40706.