Position Sumamry
Are you living in Residence at Red Deer Polytechnic? Are you looking to enhance your polytechnic experience? We are hiring for another position and welcome you to join our team as a Residence Attendant.

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
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. 
  • 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 arrive. 
  • 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 AITA and POPA. 

Community and Behavioral Standard Enforcement

  • Informs students of Community and Behavioral Standards and 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 Behavioral 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 Life Lead Attendant. 
  • 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 2026/2027 Academic Year.
  • Must be accepted and living in Residence for the 2026/2027 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. 

     

Not Benefit Eligible (Term Certain & Casual positions)
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

Desired Start Date                        
January 4, 2027

Position End Date (if term-certain)
April 25, 2027

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. 
To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression. 
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.  
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.