We’re looking for passionate, dedicated, caring UBC students who represent our diverse student community to join our vibrant team in 2025/26.
Working in Residence Life is a valuable way to build important leadership skills, help other students succeed socially and academically, and earn income during the school year.
Residence Advisors inspire communities, plan events, lend an ear when needed, and—most importantly—help create lifelong memories for residents and themselves.
Student Stories
Meet our current RAs and learn more about their experiences as Residence Advisors.
Types of jobs
For 2025/26 we are recruiting Residence Advisors and Programme Resource Centre Advisors. Learn more about each position below. Applications are due for all positions on January 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Experience living in UBC residence strongly preferred.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025.
Previous student leadership experience strongly preferred.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025.
READ THE 2025/26 PRCA JOB DESCRIPTIONWe also hire a small number of Senior Residence Advisors (SRA). If you’re interested in this role and are looking for additional information, please read the SRA job description. If you have any questions, please connect with your Residence Life Manager or residence.life@ubc.ca. Individuals with previous RA experience at UBC Vancouver will be given preference.
Recruitment calendar
Applications
Applications open.
Last day to apply! (Application is open until 11:59 pm).
Interviews
New Residence Advisors interviews.
Candidates notified of job offer status.
Job training
Mandatory two-week job training.
Applications for 2025/26 Residence Life positions are now closed. We will welcome applications for 2026/27 positions in January 2026.
Questions?
Visit Frequently Asked Questions for more details on the role and application requirements and complete the mandatory Residence Advisor Information Course. If you have any remaining questions, check out the contact information provided at the end of the Canvas course.