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Work in residence

Working in residence is a great way to gain leadership experience and learn skills you will use for life.

Halifax

2026-27 Residence Life team

Applications close January 11, 2026

As a Community Assistant (live-in), you will be responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged residence community through peer support, programming, and community building.

Position details:

  • Live-in required
  • Honorarium paid (full cost of residence room and half of Freedom meal plan)

As a Community Assistant (night shift), you will be responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged residence community through peer support, programming, and community building.

Position details:

  • Live-in optional
  • Hourly paid ($18/hr)

As a Programming Assistant, you will be responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaged residence environment through programming initiatives during Orientation and on high-risk weekends.

Position details:

  • Live-in required
  • Honorarium paid ($1,250)

Keep checking this page and the Dal Residence Instagram for details on upcoming positions. 

If you have questions or are curious about working in residence on the Halifax campus, reach out to residencelife@dal.ca

Truro

If you have questions or are curious about working in residence on the Truro campus, reach out to residencelife.ac@dal.ca or paul.coffin@dal.ca

Meet the Residence Life staff

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