Being a member of the Residence Life Staff team is a rich and rewarding experience. York University Residence Life is committed to providing an educational experience to all students living in residence. York University residents will engage in transformative experiences that foster empathy, compassion, belonging, and a commitment to the enrichment of their communities and one another. Residence Life offers a number of student job and volunteer opportunities that help that commitment come to fruition.
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Please note that some positions require the individual to live on-campus while some positions allow the individual to live off-campus.
| STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES | STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (*MUST LIVE IN RESIDENCE) |
|---|---|
| Residence House Don | Community Engagement Committee |
| Residence Community Engagement Don |
Working in Canada
In order to be eligible to work in Canada you must have a valid Social Insurance Number or SIN#. For information please visit www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html
If you are an International Student, please visit yorkinternational.yorku.ca/immigration-overview/working-in-canada-opportunitiesandrequirements/
Opportunities to get involved!
- Application Period: November 11, 2024 to January 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm
- Residence House Don Job Description
- Application Period: November 11, 2024 to January 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm
- Residence Community Engagement Don Job Description
Application Instructions
- Residence Life operates a competency based hiring program where individuals are selected for a position based on the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they have demonstrated in the application and carousel interview process. Applicants are provided the opportunity to select and rank the positions they wish to be considered for in the hiring process.
- Please note that completing this application is the first phase in the hiring process. Only individuals that meet the competency requirements of the application will be invited to the second phase of the hiring process.
- Should you have any questions or technical difficulties with the application process please email resjobs@yorku.ca.
- The Residence Life Management Team and Residence Life Staff Team wish you all the best as you embark on this hiring process.
Application and Interview Resources
The STAR model is a good framework for answering questions throughout the hiring process. You can learn more about this process through the Career Centre's workshop handout on the model.
There are also a variety of other tools that may be relevant on the Career Centre's Workshop Handout page that may assist you now or in the future.
If you have any questions about getting involved in your residence, please contact your RLC, Don, or email us at resjobs@yorku.ca. If you are interested in getting involved on campus for the academic year, check out YU Connect for a list of organizations that may have opportunity. Need some help completing an application and/or preparing for an interview? Check out the Career Centre
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