Supervisor, Residence Community Development (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Supervisor for Residence Community Development. You will manage the community development program, supervise a team, and enhance the resident experience for 1,400 students. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, at least five years in student housing, and strong communication skills. This term position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years professional experience in student housing/residence.
• Experience hiring, training, coaching, and supervising staff.
• Familiarity with student development research and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the community development program management.
• Support student development in residence.
• Plan and implement program evaluation framework.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to supervise and direct staff

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management experience

Understanding of student development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in Education (asset)

Job description

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Supervisor, Residence Community Development (Term)

Date Posted: 12/22/2025
Req ID: 46487
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Student Housing & Residence Life
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00012387

Description:

About us

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life‑changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enabling healthy lives, creating a sustainable future and igniting entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Please note this is a term position, until March 8, 2027.

Working hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:45am-5:00pm onsite

Your opportunity

If you are an experienced community builder, are motivated by the opportunity to coach and mentor staff, and thrive on fostering connection and working collaboratively, this may be your next role.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residence Life, the Supervisor, Residence Community Development will oversee the management of the community development program, directly supervising three Community Development Coordinators and indirectly supervising approximately 60 student staff. The incumbent is responsible for supporting student development in residence and the continued development of the community development program including all programs, support initiatives and strategies designed to help make the 1,400 students who live on campus feel right at home. This is a multifaceted role that works closely with all areas of Student Housing and Residence Life in delivering the best possible experience to our residents.

Your responsibilities will include

• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Conducting detailed analysis of program efficiency and student learning outcomes to inform program planning activities
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• Responding to escalated complaints using informal negotiation skills
• Directing the activities of a group of staff‑appointed employees all performing a similar function

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years professional experience in student housing/residence.
• Experience responding to crisis and emergency situations in residence while on‑call.
• Experience hiring, training, coaching, and supervising student and casual staff.
• Ability to supervise and direct staff to meet departmental goals.
• Familiar with student development research, literature, theories, trends, and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, tact, initiative, and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, judgement, and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to students in a way that builds trust and confidence.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team environment.
• Ability to work as an effective adult educator — for the purpose of curriculum development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Master’s degree in Education (or related field) is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Approachable
• Cooperative
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 01/12/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 — $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognise that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].