Residence Advisor

Residence Advisor

Toronto Campus

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Are you ready for a dynamic role in a truly international environment? 

As a Residence Advisor, you will ensure the well-being and satisfaction of international students at The Well EF residence, working under the Housing Department and reporting to the Residence Coordinator. 

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming students: Make every arrival and departure smooth! Manage check-ins/outs, room changes and fobs, lead residence orientations and share important updates to ensure all students feel comfortable during their stay.
• Residence Operations and Inspections: Keep the residence in too shape! Inspect rooms and maintain high quality standards for apartments and facilities used by students.
• Student Support and Welfare: Be the friendly go-to person for student, help solve problems, promote a positive residence community and ensure everyone feels safe, welcome and supported!
• Events and Activities: Bring residence life to life! Connect with students from around the world, organize fun activities, and create a friendly, respectful, and vibrant community.
• Housing Team Support: Be a team player! Jump in to support Host Family visits, recruitment, administrative tasks, and other Housing projects whenever needed.
• Scheduling & Flexibility: Enjoy a dynamic schedule of 15–35 hours per week, depending on the season! Be available on Mondays, Thursdays, weekends, and occasional evenings, with flexibility to support arrivals, departures, and student activities. 
• Teamwork: Build strong relationships with staff and students through clear and positive communication.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Working fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking) - Spanish or French is an asset - but all additional languages are a plus!
• Someone who is approachable, friendly, and handles challenges with positivity!
• Innovative and detail-oriented with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus!
• Experience in student services, residence life, hospitality customer service or international education is an asset
• Reliability, professionalism and the ability to work with students from diverse cultural background  
• Willingness to assist with other Housing responsibilities as operational need change 
• Full working rights in Canada
• Given the on-site nature of this role, we are prioritizing candidates that lives within a reasonable commuting distance from The Well residence, downtown Toronto
• All candidates must be willing to complete applicable criminal background check and reference checks on accordance with EF's safeguarding requirement 

What EF offers:

• Discounts on EF programs for Staff, and Staff Friends and Family for all EF Programs
• Free use of EF Hello: a premium Language Learning App
• Exciting opportunities for domestic and international career advancement within 2-3 years
• And much more…

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Apply now!