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Upcoming positions available

We are currently not hiring for any positions at this time.

Residence Don – Closed for 2024 25

Open to upper year students. Preference given to those who have lived in a post-secondary residence (one or two Don(s) per house/hall/court/block). Job description revised November 2023. 

Don of Activities – Closed for 2024 25 

Open to upper year students. Preference given to those who have lived in a post-secondary residence (approximately one Don of Activities per staff team). Job description revised November 2023.

Residence Education Dons – Closed for 2024 25 

Open to upper year students. Preference given to those who have lived in a post-secondary residence (approximately one Education Don per staff team). Job description revised November 2023. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year

The Don Applications for 2024-25 have closed.  We are not currently hiring for any positions at this time.

Please note: Successful applicants must be full-time Brock students who have an academic average of 65 per cent or more in their top four credits at the end of the 2023 Winter term. If selected, you will be required to have Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, More Feet on the Ground training, the University’s AODA training tutorial and any other mandated Brock University training prior to assuming RLS responsibilities.

The final number of available positions will be determined when information on occupancy becomes available.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at reslife@brocku.ca

Why join the team?

“I love being a part of the RLS team because it offers so many opportunities for development, exploration, and growth. I’ve had the chance to take on new roles and push myself to try new opportunities that were outside of my comfort zone, ending up with new skills and fun memories. It has also given me many new friends and the chance to help others by doing something I love. Through RLS I was able to grow my confidence, find my voice, and make a positive impact in the lives of others.”

– Don of Activities. 3rd year of Child and Youth Studies with a minor in Dramatic Arts and a minor in Psychology.

“The reason I enjoy being an RLS member is the opportunity to be able to grow and be challenged. Through this platform, I’ve been able to get out of my comfort zone as well as gain experience in a professional setting.”

– Residence Don. 3rd year Business Communications.

“RLS is honestly like a family to me. Whether it be within your staff team, or with your community of students, you make so many great friends and have an abundance of people there to support you. I’ve had so many great leadership opportunities through being a don, and am now back for a second year in a new role I love even more!”

– Residence Education Don. 3rd year of Speech and Language Sciences.

“I enjoy being an RLS member because over the last 2 years I have been able to become a leader on campus, connect with and collaborate with campus resources, and develop career defining skills such as active listening, time management, and problem solving. During my time on RLS I have been able to make a difference in the Brock community, impact the lives of students transitioning to University life, and develop lifelong friendships and connections while having a once in a lifetime career opportunity.”

-Residence Education Don. 3rd year Concurrent Education (Junior/Intermediate)

“Joining RLS is an amazing experience that will allow you to grow as a person and broaden your perspectives. I’ve had the opportunity to interact with members of my community and have been more involved on campus, all with the goal of assisting students and making a positive difference.”

Don of Activities. 2nd year BBA Double Degree – Ireland track.