Top Benefits
About the role
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Posting Details
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 Métis 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**.**
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
2025-A-136
Employment Type
Term-Certain Part-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/24/2025
Position End Date (if term-certain)
04/19/2026
FTE
Hours of Work
Open Date
08/13/2025
Close Date
08/20/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Note to Applicant
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents
-
Cover Letter
-
Resume
Optional Documents
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Red Deer, Alberta, halfway between the major centres of Calgary and Edmonton.
Since 1964, when our story began as Red Deer College, our post-secondary institution has proudly served our students and communities. Now, as a polytechnic institution, we will continue to offer apprenticeships, certificates, degrees, micro-credentials and degrees, with expanded connections to industry, applied learning opportunities and interdisciplinary study as key features of the student experience.
We welcome you to study with us. We also welcome you to join us as a vibrant gathering place in our community. With two campuses and impressive facilities, Red Deer Polytechnic is an ideal place to learn, work, collaborate, conduct research and enjoy events.
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Posting Details
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 Métis 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**.**
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
2025-A-136
Employment Type
Term-Certain Part-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/24/2025
Position End Date (if term-certain)
04/19/2026
FTE
Hours of Work
Open Date
08/13/2025
Close Date
08/20/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Note to Applicant
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Documents
-
Cover Letter
-
Resume
Optional Documents
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Red Deer, Alberta, halfway between the major centres of Calgary and Edmonton.
Since 1964, when our story began as Red Deer College, our post-secondary institution has proudly served our students and communities. Now, as a polytechnic institution, we will continue to offer apprenticeships, certificates, degrees, micro-credentials and degrees, with expanded connections to industry, applied learning opportunities and interdisciplinary study as key features of the student experience.
We welcome you to study with us. We also welcome you to join us as a vibrant gathering place in our community. With two campuses and impressive facilities, Red Deer Polytechnic is an ideal place to learn, work, collaborate, conduct research and enjoy events.
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.