Housing Services Assistant

**About the Role**

The Housing Services Assistant is the main point of contact for all students and guests who live and stay on campus. This role provides proactive, student focused, quality service to a diverse population of students and guests living in the 8 housing services buildings by staffing one of 3 of the 24-hour service desks. The Housing Services Assistant is expected to provide integrated services and information in an accurate, timely and service focused manner.

**The** **Housing Services Assistant will**:

- Identify and assess the nature and complexity of inquiries, determine action required by following procedure guidelines, standards and policies;
- Triage all incoming residence requests and either redirect to various University services or initiate action as appropriate according to policies and procedures;
- Receive and prioritize housing maintenance work requests utilizing and gathering information provided by students, staff, tradespersons, and/or contractors;
- Input work requests into the Facilities Management work order programme and identify urgent requests and assign maintenance work;
- Prepare notices for room entries and utilities disruptions to advise occupants;
- Provide in person service and process all residence check ins, check outs, and room movement for students and guests;
- Coordinate short term housing accommodations as a result of medical or emergency need;
- Participate in residence move in and move out and support day of logistics for conference events to ensure service provision elevates the student and client experience.

**Key Skills and Experience**:

- Completion of a secondary school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated front line experience in a customer service role (e.g. property management, hotel/hospitality front desk, or University/College student life/services environment);
- Experience working or volunteering with young adults;
- Knowledge of University and department policies and procedures;
- Proven ability to provide quality front-line client service in a demanding, high volume, fast-paced environment;
- Strong understanding of the student residence experience;
- Strong document management, attention to detail, accuracy, and administrative skills;
- Ability to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment, switching constantly from task to task;
- Ability to produce formal notes and records, including proofreading documents for accuracy and tone;
- Knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) regulations and related University confidentiality and release of student information practices;
- Exposure to building maintenance and service requirements;
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, discretion, and diplomacy;
- Strong relationship building skills in order to be a collaborative team player;
- Excellent customer service, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills.

**This position may be required to work a schedule that includes nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.**

**Preferred or Asset Skills**:

- Previous experience in a 24/7 operation.

**Salary and Total Rewards**:

- OSSTF G, Salary Scale ($42,461 - $58,903)*
- These are permanent positions that include full comprehensive benefit coverage, including the tuition waiver.

**This position is included in the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) Bargaining Unit and**:

- The salary is determined by the OSSTF Collective Agreement.
- New members shall be placed on the salary grid at the entry level.
- It is Brock University’s policy to give first consideration to qualified internal Brock University OSSTF applicants.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $42,461.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-05