Job Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All applicants must be current students of Red Deer Polytechnic and must already be living in residence.

Posting Details

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Position Information

Position Title

Residence Attendant

Position Summary

Are you living in Residence at Red Deer Polytechnic? Are you looking to enhance your polytechnic experience? We are hiring for several positions and welcome you to join our team as a Residence Attendant for the 2025-2026 Academic year.



The Residence Attendant will assist with Residence Operations, create community and help maintain a safe environment by enforcing community guidelines for all residents and guests in Residence.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Residence Attendant include:

Customer Service/Administrative Duties

Provides administrative support for Residence Move-In, Move-Out, Health and Safety Inspections, Maintenance Requests, Emergency evacuations and Daily Residence Operations. Provides administrative support for Guest Accommodation, Check-In, Check-Out, Health and Safety Inspections, Maintenance Requests and Emergency Evacuations. Completes Closing procedures daily if applicable. Performs on-call duty responsibilities including responding to residents and guests requests, complaints, emergency situations and general supervision of Residence.

Residence Life Programmer

In consultation with the Residence Life Lead Attendant, organize, implement and review programs and events to meet the current needs of the tenants. Ensure that all participants are observing RDP policy and procedures. Creatively advertises/actively promotes each program. Assist in the management of event registration of each program/event. Provide support for Residence wide programming initiatives.

Peer Support

Develop relationships with building residents. Respond to personal and medical situations as necessary, offering first responder support until other services attend. Refer students and residents to appropriate Polytechnic and/or Community Services and resources. Sets a high standard of conduct for other residents to follow. Maintains confidentiality of resident and guest information following FOIPP.

Community and Behavioral Standard Enforcement

Informs students of Community and Behavioral Standards, Polytechnic Policy and Procedure. Enforcement of policy and follows up on violations according to established Residence and Polytechnic procedures. Responsible for on-duty shifts to be able to respond to any and all incidents in Residence. Provides detailed documentation of on-duty activities. Works alongside Campus Security to ensure compliance of Residence Behavioural and Community Standards as necessary.

Residence Life Team Member

Participates in all required training programs including but not limited to: Resident Attendant Intensive Training, Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Winter Retreat. Responsible for attending regularly scheduled Residence Life Meetings. Communicates with Residence Life Lead Attendant on a regular basis. Develops and maintains an open working relationship with other Resident Attendants, Residence Staff and the Residence Attendant - Lead. Supports the Residence Life Team and the operations to execute successful programming and administrative functions.



For more information regarding the Residence Attendant job description please contact:



Amanda Bouteiller, Residence Operations Coordinator at 403-314-2438

Required Qualifications

Required to be a full time

RDP

student for the 2025/2026 Academic Year*

Must be accepted and living in Residence for the 2025/2026 Academic Year*
High school diploma or equivalent to about 12 years of schooling Experience living in a Residence Excellent time management skills Customer service experience First Aid and CPR Certification All employees in this position are to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the Polytechnic's Criminal Record Check Policy prior to the start of their employment

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of one (1) year college certificate, one year University or equivalent Experience in a leadership role is an asset Conflict mediation and/or interpersonal skills Previously have lived in Residence

Salary or Hourly?

Stipend

Salary

$508 per month

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the stipend rate in lieu of vacation and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer Polytechnic

(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta's economy and society to thrive.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Metis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our

polytechnic community

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Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2025-A-164

Employment Type

Term-Certain Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

minimum 2

Desired Start Date

01/04/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

04/19/2026

FTE

Hours of Work

Open Date

11/05/2025

Close Date

11/24/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact

Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca

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Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must be current students of Red Deer Polytechnic and must already be living in residence.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents