Live In School Dormitory Parent Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Code: 4039268

Brookes Westshore

Job Details

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Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds? This may be the opportunity for you!

We are currently looking for someone to complete our Boarding Team. Brookes Westshore strives to support its boarders' academic, social, cultural and personal growth within a safe and inclusive community where boarders experience a sense of welcome, belonging, value and respect. Boarding staff play a key role in the lives of our boarding students.

What we offer:

Start Date: August 2026
Room and Board provided as a taxable benefit and as part of employment
All meals provided on campus as a taxable meal benefit plan (with the exception of school breaks)
Paid time off during winter and spring breaks
Free parking including an electric car station
Eligibility to participate in our Employer and Employee paid Extended Health Benefit plan after successful completion of 3-month probationary period
Close to public transit
20 minutes from downtown Victoria
Walking distance to many hiking trails, beaches, and amenities (Royal Roads University, Charlie's Trail and Colwood Corners Shopping Centre,Juan De Fuca Recreation Centre)
On the job training and opportunities in other areas of the school along with continued living in the dormitory throughout the summer months

Accommodation:

As part of employment as a Live in Dorm Parent we provide room and board as a taxable benefit. It is a beautiful unfurnished 900 square foot 2-bedroom suite with full kitchen, eating area, dishwasher, large living area and ensuite laundry.(This suite is valued at $2500/month). The room and board benefit also includes utilities (wifi, hydro,water).

Compensation: $22,991.86 for the school year September-June (10 months) with additional meal taxable benefit. Please see link for photos of a suite and compensation details. https://westshore.brookes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Live_in_Dorm_Parent_Join_our_Team_2026.pdf

Please note: As this is a shared building with students no pets allowed Primary Job Objective as a Dorm Parent:

Dorm parents are responsible for ensuring students live in a safe and stable environment, offering assistance to both students and staff through effective facilitation of day-to-day activities. Dorm parents will be part of a specific team while on duty, and as part of an overall larger residence staff team. We support our students 7 days a week during the school year; morning, evening and weekend work is required. Please note that Dorm parents are on-call on your days off unless approved in advance.

Responsibilities

[Education, Experience and Skills

Must complete and successfully pass a Ministry Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
Diploma in Education, Child & Youth Care or equivalent an asset
Leadership experience and experience working in a Boarding School is preferable
CPR Level C First Aid certification to be obtained within one month of employment
Experience dealing with people, and in particular, adolescents, sensitively, empathetically, tactfully, consistently and professionally at all times
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish priorities, organize, schedule and solve problems and tasks.
Class 4 driver's license an asset

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please forward your cover letter and resume. Please provide a cover letter and resume to careers@westshore.brookes.org We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted. ](https://westshore.brookes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Live_in_Dorm_Parent_Join_our_Team_2026.pdf)

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