Residence Advisor

Residence Advisor
- EF International Language Campus - Toronto
- Toronto, Canada_ | _Live-in Role_ | _Part-Time_

Open the world through education - and make Toronto your classroom.
- At EF Language Abroad, we believe 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.
- Our immersive English language courses bring international students to the heart of Canada's most vibrant city. By blending classroom learning with real-world practice, our programs give students the confidence and skills they need to achieve their goals.
- Now, we're looking for a passionate, caring, and proactive Residence Advisor to help make EF Toronto a home away from home for our students.

About the Role
- As a Residence Advisor, you'll live onsite at one of EF Toronto’s student residences, acting as a key part of our housing and student life team. You will play a hands-on role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for international students aged 16+. This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, community-driven, highly responsible, and thrives in multicultural environments.
- This is more than just a housing role — it’s a chance to positively impact students’ lives through support, community-building, and memorable experiences.
- This is a live-in position. Accommodation is provided as part of the compensation package.

Key Responsibilities
- Student Support & Welfare
- Be the first point of contact for student questions, concerns, or emergencies.

Foster a positive and inclusive residence atmosphere through community-building and personal support.

Act as a positive role model, mentor, and guide.
- Check-ins and Check-outs
- Welcome new arrivals and assist with orientation and room allocation.

Coordinate smooth departures and transitions.
- Safety & Wellbeing
- Conduct regular room and building checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and comfort.

Monitor curfew compliance (particularly for under-18s).

Be on-call for emergency response and escalation, including safeguarding protocols.
- Events & Activities
- Plan and lead residence-based activities and outings in collaboration with the Activities Manager.

Help create fun, memorable student experiences beyond the classroom.

Post and create fun and creative content on our Social Media to promote our residence and EF Toronto school
- Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the Housing Manager, fellow RAs, and school staff to create a seamless student experience.

Attend weekly staff meetings and assist with administrative duties related to housing.

What We’re Looking For

Full fluency in English (additional languages are a bonus, especially Spanish and French)

Must have the legal right to work in Canada

Experience in residential life, student support, hospitality, or international education is an asset

Confident, calm, and clear communicator

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Able to handle conflict with empathy and maturity

Positive attitude, approachable, and enthusiastic

Flexible schedule — must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and be on-call

Passionate about helping young people succeed in an international environment

Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus

What EF Offers

Free housing (studio) in Toronto during your employment

A dynamic, global work environment with staff and students from all over the world

Opportunities for international career progression within 2-3 years

Training and development, including safeguarding and emergency procedures

Discounts on EF programs for staff, friends, and family

Make lifelong memories while supporting students on their journey

About EF Toronto
- EF Toronto is located in the heart of one of Canada’s most exciting cities. Our school welcomes students from over 100 countries, offering them the chance to improve their English while discovering Canadian culture and life in Toronto. You’ll be joining a collaborative team passionate about creating transformative student experiences.

Our Mission
- We’re not just in the business of language learning. We’re in the business of understanding — across cultures, backgrounds, and borders. Our programs are designed to break down barriers and help people connect in meaningful ways.

Join Us
- Are you ready to make a difference in students’ lives while living in one of the most multicultural cities in the world?

Let’s open the world together.