Residence Advisor

EF; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on EF programs for staff and

EF Hello app access

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

EF Language Abroad is seeking a Residence Advisor for the Toronto campus to ensure the welfare and satisfaction of international students at The Well EF residence, under the Housing Department and reporting to the Residence Coordinator. You will welcome students, manage check-ins/outs, oversee residence operations, provide support, organize activities and assist with housing projects.

Candidate must be fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills and be able to work a flexible, on-site

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Candidates with Spanish or French are assets and multilingualism is a plus.
• Approachable, friendly and positive problem solver.
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad is a plus.
• Experience in student services, residence life, hospitality or international education is a plus.
• Reliable, professional and able to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Willing to assist with other Housing responsibilities as needs change.
• Full working rights in Canada.
• On-site role; candidates living within reasonable commuting distance to The Well residence, downtown Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students and manage check-ins/outs, room changes and access, run residence orientations and share updates to ensure comfort.
• Perform residence operations and inspections to uphold high standards of apartments and facilities.
• Provide student support and welfare, be a friendly go-to person and foster a safe, welcoming community.
• Organize events and activities to build a vibrant residence life and community.
• Support Housing team tasks including Host Family visits, recruitment and admin duties.
• Maintain a flexible schedule of 15–35 hours per week; be available on Mondays, Thursdays, weekends and some evenings.

Skills

English fluency

Friendly demeanor

Positive attitude

Cultural sensitivity

Reliability

Job description

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.

Job Description

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…

About EF

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

About EF Language Abroad

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're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

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.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.

About Us

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

About The Team

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're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

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.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.