Work in Residence Life


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.

Student Stories

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.

Residence Advisor (RA)

Experience living in UBC residence strongly preferred.

Application Deadline: January 19, 2025.

READ THE 2025/26 RA JOB DESCRIPTION
Programme Resource Centre Advisor (PRCA)

Previous student leadership experience strongly preferred.

Application Deadline: January 19, 2025.

READ THE 2025/26 PRCA JOB DESCRIPTION

We 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

November 29
January 19

Last day to apply! (Application is open until 11:59 pm).

Interviews

Mid to late-March

New Residence Advisors interviews.

Mid-May

Candidates notified of job offer status.

Job training

Late August

Mandatory two-week job training.

APPLY TODAY!
New Applicants
For your application to be considered, you must complete a mandatory Residence Advisor Information Course online via Canvas. View the FAQ page for more details.

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.