Unique training opportunities
When you work in residence as a Residence Assistant, you’ll receive training that can be applied to future careers and, depending on your program, your studies.
Training opportunities include:
- Naloxone Training
- Cultural and International Training
- Kairos Blanket Exercise and Indigenous Training
- Leadership Training
- Scenario Training
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Asist Suicide Intervention Training
- Inquiring Minds Mental Health Training
- Upstander Sexual Assault Prevention Training
- WHMIS Training
- First Aid and CPR
Network with other departments
You’ll also get the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your fellow students by working closely with other university departments, including:
"I really wanted to be an RA"
“I thought the role seemed so cool and it was like a club I wanted to be a part of. It then just came naturally that when I got the job I stayed in residence. I’ve been there 3 years and it’s great. The sense of community that it brings is amazing. :)
-Audrey, (program), (year)
Residence positions
- Residence Assistant (RA)
- Senior Residence Assistant (SRA)
- Educational Residence Assistant (ERA)
- Educational Residence Assistant Coordinator
- Student Porter
- Lead Porter
- Events Lead
- Formal Committee Head
- Health and Wellness Committee Head
- Residence Hockey Committee Head
- Sunday Sports Responsibles
One of my favorite parts about being at Laurentian is the residence
“In my first year, I was in a Single Student Residence and I loved the experience of meeting new friends and being able to create so many wonderful memories as a result. I was able to wake up a bit later for my classes and eat a square meal whenever I wanted to without having to cook or do dishes. Overall, in my first year, I really felt like I got the “university experience” that I would see on TV or in books and this made me want to be part of residence going into second year. Now, I am a Resident Assistant and love being able to show the first years a great experience so that they also feel like they have a second place to call home. Having the knowledge that I do know also helps me utilize all the services on campus in a more effective manner, such as Peer Mentors, which I only really explored in the last few months of my first year. Being able to come back to residence and easily access their services from the beginning of the year has really helped me out and made my life as a student easier.”
- Micah, 2nd year, Nursing