Student Residence Assistant (RA)

Employee Group: PSAC
Start Date: August 22 ,2025
Length of Employment: August 22, 2025 to April 30, 2026
Hours of Work: Primarily work evenings and weekends
Wage or Salary: $4,309.17. paid as a lump sum payment per term with no hours reported (Student Residence Assistant)
**Wages subject to change pending negotiation of new Collective Agreement.**
Number of Positions Available: 8 dependent on student population
Department: Residence Halls Programs Office (RHPO), Student Services
Date Issued: February 10, 2025
Deadline for Applications: February 28, 2025 by 4:30pm.

RAs fulfill several key functions to support the goals of the RHPO, these include:

  • Completing Administrative Functions related to Residence (check ins, check outs, room checks, and more)
  • Assisting and Advising Students
  • Supporting Building Operations/Ancillary Services by reporting unsafe conditions/damages, etc
  • Assisting with Community Management
  • On Duty Requirements (evening and weekend rotating shifts to respond to student concerns and emergencies, etc.)
  • Residence Programming
  • Team Development
    and other relevant duties as assigned.

**It is a requirement to live in BU Residence to fulfill the duties of the role**

** Full Job Description Details can be found at: http://brandonu.ca/residence/resources under “RA Hiring” **

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Full-time Brandon University student in good academic standing; Hold a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the term prior to RA selection; any additional extra-curricular commitments may not normally exceed 18 hours/week
  • Have, or would be willing to get up to date Emergency First Aid and CPR certification. Residence Assistants will be responsible for fees associated with Emergency First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Residence living experience preferred; previous RA experience would be an asset
  • Good study habits, time management skills, organization, goal setting, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills including flexibility, and ability to function as part of a team
  • Sound understanding of university student experiences and factors that may impact success
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative and be creative
  • Minimum of 4 months of post-secondary studies; previous leadership experience would be an asset

To Apply: Complete the online application form found on the eRezLife residence website: https://brandonu.erezlife.com/.

Applicants will be asked to answer a series of questions and submit their resume and cover letter as well as two (2) references.

Candidates with the strongest applications will be selected for an interview.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.