Residence Advisor

EF Education First•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Residence Advisor, you'll live onsite at one of EF Toronto’s student residences, acting as a key part of our housing and student life team. You will play a hands-on role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for international students aged 16+. This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, community-driven, highly responsible, and thrives in multicultural environments. This is more than just a housing role — it’s a chance to positively impact students’ lives through support, community-building, and memorable experiences. This is a live-in position starting with a 3 month contract and the possibility of extension to a year-round opportunity. Accommodation is provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a monthly salary paid bi-weekly. Due to the live-in nature of this role, Residence Advisors are expected to prioritize their responsibilities within the residence. Outside commitments should be arranged in a way that does not interfere with scheduled duties or availability to support students when needed.

Requirements

Authorized to work in Canada
Full fluency in English (additional languages are a bonus, especially French and Spanish!)
Must have the legal right to work in Canada
Confident, calm, and clear communicator
Ability to work well under pressure
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Able to handle conflict with empathy and maturity
Positive attitude, approachable, and enthusiastic with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Flexible schedule — must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays and be on-call
Passionate about helping young people succeed in an international environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential life, student support, hospitality, or international education is an asset
Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus

Responsibilities

Be the first point of contact for student questions, concerns, or emergencies.
Foster a positive and inclusive residence atmosphere through community-building and personal support.
Act as a positive role model, mentor, and guide.
Welcome new arrivals and assist with orientation and room allocation.
Coordinate smooth departures and transitions.
Conduct regular room and building checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and comfort.
Monitor curfew compliance (particularly for under-18s).
Be on-call for emergency response and escalation, including safeguarding protocols.
Plan and lead residence-based activities and outings in collaboration with the Activities Manager.
Help create fun, memorable student experiences beyond the classroom.
Post and create fun and creative content on our Social Media to promote our residence and EF Toronto school.
Work closely with the Housing Manager, fellow RAs, and school staff to create a seamless student experience.
Attend weekly staff meetings and assist with administrative duties related to housing as requested.
Other duties may be assigned as needed and are not limited to the above.