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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 for details on upcoming positions.Ìý

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

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

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