Position Title: Summer Residence On-Call Don
Closing Date: Until Filled
Employment Date: April 27, 2025 – August 17, 2025
Rate of Pay: A Single room within a shared suite in either Governors House, Chancellors House or Founders House Residence from April 27 to August 17, 2025 (value $745/month)
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
Job Description:
The Summer Residence On-Call Don are responsible for assisting with after-hour emergencies and building coverage in either the Chancellors House, Founders House, or Governors House residence on a rotating basis, which provides coverage when desks are closed overnight. The Summer Residence On-Call Dons will help to ensure that the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS) are upheld, support safe community practices, offer after hours guest services support, and act as a referral agent for campus and community resources. Summer Residence On-Call Dons are responsible for aiding in the development of a strong and positive community by working closely with their complexes Residence Life, and Summer Accommodations Staff. Summer Residence On-Call Dons will live in the building they are on-call in for the summer. There will be up to 10-12 shifts per month. On-call shifts are scheduled nightly from 8:30 pm until 8:30 am the next day. During this time, the Summer On-Call Student Staff will hold an emergency on-call cell phone and respond to concerns from guests and students staying in the building and/or facility.
Duties Include:
- Fostering a positive, friendly and inclusive atmosphere in their interactions throughout the residence community.
- Assume on-call shifts according to the schedule and conduct responsibilities, which includes upholding the Residence Community Living Standards, and responding to potential emergency or crisis situations
- Must conduct two rounds during their scheduled on-call shift through the complex they are on-call at.
- Respond to emergencies and contact professional staff as appropriate for response.
- Must remain in the residence complex assigned at all times during the scheduled shift.
- Must pick up the on-call phone at the residence office in their complex by 8:20 pm on the day of their scheduled shift.
- Will assist with late night check ins within their complex.
- Report any deficiencies or damages that are reported or noticed during shift.
- Work in pairs during higher occupancy times
- Communicate regularly, through a variety of means, with supervisors, and other Residence Life Team members to ensure the success of the Residence Life program
- Role model appropriate personal behaviour at all times, including by adhering to the Residence Community Living Standards and the Nipissing University Student Code of Conduct
- Other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Able to work as part of a team
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Able to work rotating shifts
- Availability to work weekends and holidays (i.e. Canada Day, Civic Holiday, etc.)
- Employee must be willing to stay overnight in residence during scheduled on-call shifts
- Preference may be given to those students working for Nipissing University in a summer position; please note the position you will or hope to hold in the summer in your cover letter.
- Must provide a copy of a current negative Criminal Reference Check at time of hiring
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the position number/job title and three (3) references tosdshiring@nipissingu.ca.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
