Being a residence don or residence assistant (RA) is a great way to build your leaderships skills and become a resource for your residence community.
Residence dons or RAs act as a resource and are responsible for community development, social/educational programming, crisis intervention, referrals, policy enforcement and the overall wellbeing of the residents.
Dons and RAs are employed from August through April for each academic year.
Opportunities for junior and senior residence donships are available at all U of T residences. The number of positions, eligibility, application processes, terms of engagement, provisions and responsibilities vary according to the specific residence.
Note: The information below was updated on December 16, 2024 and may have changed. For full position descriptions, eligibility and other requirements, and further inquiries, visit the individual residence websites outlined below.
U of T St. George
89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R1, Canada
se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca
416-585-3160
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students in good academic standing, must have completed at least 2 years of full-time post-secondary study (10 full course equivalents) as of September 2025.
- Compensation model: The Chestnut residence don role is a unionized position that is represented by the USW Local 1998 Don MOA. Wages, benefits and deductions for this position are outlined in Article 18 of the collective agreement. View the collective agreement on the union’s website.
- Find more info and apply to be a Chestnut residence don.
- Application deadline: January 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
111 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E8, Canada
residence.innis@utoronto.ca
416-978-2512
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time student in good academic standing
- Compensation model: The Innis College residence don role is a unionized position that is represented by the USW Local 1998 – College Residence Dons Bargaining Unit. Wages, benefits and deductions for this position are outlined in Article 18 of the collective agreement. View the collective agreement on the union’s website.
- Find more info and apply to be a Innis College residence don.
- Application deadline: January 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. EST
59 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E6, Canada
se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students at University of Toronto throughout the 2025-2026 academic year in good academic standing, must have completed at least 2 years of full-time post-secondary study (10 full course equivalents) as of September 2025.
- Compensation model: Residence room, meal plan
- Find more info and apply to be a Knox residence don.
- For more information and any further inquiries, contact se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca.
- Application deadline: January 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
40 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1C6, Canada
new.orsl@utoronto.ca
416-978-8875
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students in good academic standing
- Compensation model: The New College residence don role is a unionized position that is represented by the USW Local 1998 – College Residence Dons Bargaining Unit. Wages, benefits and deductions for this position are outlined in Article 18 of the collective agreement. View the collective agreement on the union’s website.
- Find more info and apply to be a New College residence don.
- Application deadline: January 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
700 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students at University of Toronto throughout the 2025-2026 academic year in good academic standing, must have completed at least 2 years of full-time post-secondary study (10 full course equivalents) as of September 2025.
- Compensation model: Residence room
- Apply through the Spaces & Experiences Residence Staff application forms:
- For more information and any further inquiries, contact se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca.
- Application deadline: January 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
St. Michael’s College
81 St. Mary Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4, Canada
smc.residence@utoronto.ca
416-926-7127
Loretto College (part of St. Michael’s College)
70 St. Mary Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J3, Canada
loretto.college@utoronto.ca
416-925-2833
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students, must be entering at least your third year of post-secondary education, undergraduate students must be in good academic standing
- Compensation model: Room and board for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Find more info and apply to be a St. Michael’s College or Loretto College residence don.
- Application deadline: January 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1H8, Canada
deanofstudents@trinity.utoronto.ca
416-978-2522
- Enrolment requirements:
- Academic don: Full-time graduate students
- Community advisor: Full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing, preferably third-year or above
- Compensation model:
- Academic don: Residence room, meal plan, and monthly stipend
- Community advisor: Residence room, discounted meal plan
- Find more info and apply to be a Trinity College academic don or community advisor.
- Application deadline:
- Academic don: January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
- Community advisor: January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
15 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H7, Canada
uc.residences@utoronto.ca, uc.studentlife@utoronto.ca
416-978-2530
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students in good academic standing
- Compensation model: The University College residence don role is a unionized position that is represented by the USW Local 1998 – College Residence Dons Bargaining Unit. Wages, benefits and deductions for this position are outlined in Article 18 of the collective agreement. View the collective agreement on the union’s website.
- Find more info and apply to be a University College residence don.
- Application deadline: January 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
150 Charles Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1K9, Canada
vic.dean@utoronto.ca
416-585-4494
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time students, minimum CGPA of 2.7
- Compensation model: Residence room (single) and meal plan
- Find more info and apply to be a Victoria College residence don.
- Application deadline: January 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
321 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1S5, Canada
woodsworth.residence@utoronto.ca
416-623-1685
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time University of Toronto students in good academic standing
- Compensation model: The Woodsworth College residence don role is a unionized position that is represented by the USW Local 1998 – College Residence Dons Bargaining Unit. Wages, benefits and deductions for this position are outlined in Article 18 of the collective agreement. View the collective agreement on the union’s website.
- Find more info and apply to be Woodsworth College residence don.
- Application deadline: January 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
60 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3L1, Canada
se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca
416-946-8881
- Enrolment requirements: Full-time graduate or second-entry undergraduate students at University of Toronto throughout the 2025-2026 contract period
- Compensation model: The Woodsworth College residence don role is a unionized position that is represented by the USW Local 1998 – College Residence Dons Bargaining Unit. Wages, benefits and deductions for this position are outlined in Article 18 of the collective agreement. View the collective agreement on the union’s website.
- Find more info and apply to be a Graduate House Residence Advisor.
- For more information and any further inquiries, contact se.student.hiring@utoronto.ca.
- Application deadline: January 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST
U of T Mississauga
UTM Student Housing & Residence Life
3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6, Canada
resdesk.utm@utoronto.ca
905-828-5286
U of T Scarborough
UTSC Student Housing & Residence Life
1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4, Canada
residence.utsc@utoronto.ca
416-287-7365
- To learn more, visit UTSC Student Housing and Residence Life Job Postings.
