Getting started for Winter

GREBEL DONS:  Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Jessie will send further details.

GREBEL STUCO: No early arrival required at this time.

ALL REMAINING RESIDENTS AND APARTMENT DWELLERS: Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

If you plan to arrive later than your scheduled move-in day/time, it is important that you let us know no later than the Friday morning before move in. Email: grebelstudentservices@uwaterloo.ca . If you will be arriving late unexpectedly on the day of, please notify the don phone. 

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate any early arrivals this term as the college is closed between terms.

Here are a few tips as you begin thinking about what to pack for the term! 

Each shared room contains 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 2 single beds (in some rooms, permanent bunks) and two wardrobes. Drapes are provided for each room.​

• Two students occupy a double room.
• There may be a few clothes hangers in your closet.​
  • TIP: Bring more clothes hangers
• Bring at least 2 hand towels for use in the bathroom.
• Bring your own bedding.
  • TIP: There is a slight variance in Grebel bed lengths. Thus, we recommend TWIN XL (extra-long) sheets which will fit any of our beds.
• Bikes may be stored in our indoor bike storage room. Fill in the optional services form to access this service. Bikes are not permitted in the residence building. Space limitations require no more than one bike per person.
  •  TIP: You are advised not to bring an extremely expensive bike
• Hockey equipment may be stored in a hockey storage room located in the apartment building.​ Fill in the optional services form to access this service.
• Food preparation and cooking appliances are not permitted with the exception of hot air popcorn poppers, small coffee makers (no more than 1000 watts) and kettles. Microwaves and toasters are not allowed.​ There is a new kitchenette available 24/7 to residents.
• There is a student lounge on the 3^rd and 4^th floor, each with a TV, DVD player and refrigerator.
• Small refrigerators (no larger than 1000 watts or 5 cubic feet) are permitted in residence rooms.​
• There is a games room and lounge with a workout area, foosball, pool table and ping pong table on the 2^nd floor. Mailboxes are located in the lounge area.​
• There are private practice rooms across the hall from the games room where you may play your musical instruments. While you are encouraged to bring your musical instruments to residence, loud musical instruments such as trumpets, drums or electric guitars should be practiced in areas designed for this purpose (music practice rooms). You may play your electric instruments in your residence room if you use headphones.
• There is a laundry room located beside the games room with washers and dryers. This room is also equipped with a wash tub and ironing board and irons. It is available 24 hours a day.
  • ​TIP: High efficiency detergent is required for these machines. They are accessed with a laundry card (first card provided by Grebel) which may be loaded using a debit or credit card at any time, including move-in day.
• Each room has been wired for high speed access to the UW Computer Network and the wireless network is available throughout the residence building.
  • TIP: The new resnet does not accommodate wireless routers for things like printers, etc. Wireless routers will interfere with the new system so please bring the hardware you need for your electronic equipment.

Supper Dishwasher

Shifts run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:30 PM–7:30 PM, and Wednesday from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM. There are no breaks during these shifts. We need one person each day to help wash and put away supper dishes. This role can be shared between one or two people, or we can schedule a different person for each day. Shifts begin Sunday, January 4th and end Thursday, April 23rd. No experience is required, and we will provide all training.

APPLY BY emailing Nishita Pradhan (grebel.foodservices@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position by December 12, 2025. Pay is 17.75/hr plus 4% vacation pay.

Floor Maintenance

We are looking for someone to sweep and mop the kitchen floors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM. This position can be filled by one person or shared between two people.

APPLY BY emailing Nishita Pradhan (grebel.foodservices@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position by December 12, 2025. Pay is 17.75/hr plus 4% vacation pay.

Snack Parents

Serving evening snack. Monday and Thursday, two people needed each night working from 9:00-11:00pm and one person on Saturday working 9:00-11:00pm. Duties include setting out snack items, refilling beverages during snack and cleaning up afterwards.

APPLY BY emailing Nishita Pradhan (grebel.foodservices@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position by December 12, 2025. Pay is 17.75/hr plus 4% vacation pay.

Community Supper Server

We’re looking for helpers every Wednesday from 4:30 PM–7:00 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid dinner break) from January 7th to April 1st. There’s no Community Supper on February 18th because of Reading Week. You’ll help with setting and clearing tables, serving food, and taking names. We have six spots available!

APPLY BY emailing Nishita Pradhan (grebel.foodservices@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position by December 12, 2025. Pay is 17.75/hr plus 4% vacation pay.

Parking Monitor

Four times/day, Monday‐Friday, the parking lots are checked to ensure all cars parked on College property are displaying permits or purchased tickets. Remuneration is $85/week or $42.50/week if shared between two persons. When applying, include your class schedule, as timing is important for this job. The start date for this position is January 5, 2026.

APPLY BY emailing Liz Kensett (grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position by December 1, 2025. Include your class schedule in the email.

Great Hall Table Crew

Sometimes help is needed setting up or taking down chairs and tables. Typically this job is done by a team of two people. Schedules will vary but will include some weekends.

APPLY BY emailing Liz Kensett (grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca) to express interest in this position by December 1, 2025.

Evening Office Assistant and Receptionist

The Evening Office Assistant will have responsibilities at Reception such as:

• Providing assistance to students and visitors coming to Reception
• Responding to inquiries, accepting fee payments, processing mail, etc.
• Providing assistance to callers by responding to inquiries and providing information and directions as appropriate
• Assisting the office staff with projects as assigned

Preference will be given to applicants who have previous office and customer service experience. Good computer skills (specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel) and excellent attention to detail are also required. Knowledge of audio-visual systems and familiarity with Conrad Grebel University College and the University of Waterloo would also be assets. Please note that even though this shift is over the dinner hour, there is to be no eating at the reception desk (residents can sign up for late supper). Modifications can be made to this role to accommodate students attending Community Supper on Wednesday evenings.

This is a part-time position, 11 hours per week. The normal shift schedule will be 4:45 pm to 7:30 pm, Monday to Thursday. This position is often shared between two people. This is a casual position starting on January 5, 2026 and ending April 24, 2026. 

APPLY BY emailing Liz Kensett (grebelhiring@uwaterloo.ca) with your cover letter and resume by December 1, 2025.