Working for Residences

Looking for a part-time position in Residences? We have a number of opportunities, both during the school year and the summer months:

Residence Life Staff

Apply to be a Residence Don or Residence Program Assistant (RPA), part of the Residence Life team!

2021/2022 Residence Don & RPA applications open on January 18, 2021.

Residence Move-In Assistant

We are looking for an organized and dynamic student for the Residence Move-In Assistant role. This position, reporting to the Manager (Operations) Residence Life, 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 2021. 

View the job description here.

Stay tuned for application and hiring information for the 2021/2022 Residence Move-In Assistant.

Front Desk Staff

The desk representative positions are front line customer service-oriented positions. We are looking for candidates who are organized, able to multitask and have a customer service focused approach to fill a variety of positions. We employ staff for both our academic operation, as well as, our summer conference season. Both positions include a wide range of shifts, responsibilities and teamwork.

Stay tuned for application and hiring information for the 2021/2022 Front Desk Staff.

Facilities Staff

Casual Cleaners

To apply for the casual cleaner position, please view the employment application.

Residence Conduct Board

If you are dynamic, enthusiastic, hard working and want to make a difference to the residence community, consider a position on the Residence Conduct Board. Students  on the board deliberate on matters concerning Community Standards, and make decisions regarding appeals of Level One and Level Two violations of Community Standards. The positions offer a range of personal and professional development opportunities, as well as a great way to add to your resume. For more information, contact resrules@queensu.ca. Applications will remain open until all positions are filled. Note: no positions currently available

  • Chairs of the Residence Conduct Board (RCB) are responsible for facilitating and ensuring that standard procedures are followed during the Residence Conduct Board hearings. Remuneration for this position is provided.
  • Members-at-Large of the Residence Conduct Board (RCB) are members of the Residence Conduct Board who help to uphold Community Standards and are decision makers at hearings. Remuneration for this position is provided.

H&A IT Services

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Working under the supervision and direction of H&A IT Services, the Desktop Support and Network Technician will be part of a team responsible for testing all ResTel and ResNet connections and providing desktop support services to the Queen’s Housing and Ancillary Services department. Job Description.

FALL HIRING – SPECIAL WI-FI SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

We are hiring employees for move-in weekend – Job Description.

  • The pay is $14/hour + 4% vacation pay
  • The candidates must be available to work between the hours of 8am – 8pm
  • The job is also advertised on the Queen’s MY CAREER page.
  • The training will take place between August 31 and September 7.
  • One help desk will be located on Main campus (Victoria Hall, Great Hall) and one at West campus

*Note: transportation will be provided from main campus to west campus

Event Services Staff

Queen’s Event Services hires students to work throughout the year to provide support for on-campus events and summer accommodations. Complete the application available at: https://eventservices.queensu.ca/about-us/employment/ 

Hospitality Staff

Hospitality Services recruits students interested in acting as an Ombudsperson, or a liaison between the department and student meal plan holders. Note: no positions currently available.

Enrichment Studies Unit

The Enrichment Studies Unit offers exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to share their love of Queen’s with Grade 7-12 students. Our overnight camps, which run in May and August, provide the perfect opportunity to spread your Queen’s Spirit!  To apply, visit: https://esu.queensu.ca/join-the-team/