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United College Student Jobs

Residence Don

Part-time (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Live-in Position

Applications for Don 2026-2027 positions are closed. Check back in January 2027 for the upcoming year.

For more information about the application process or Don position, please contact Steve Prentice (s3prenti@uwaterloo.ca).

More information about the Don role can be found in the Residence Don Description.

Living Learning Community Peer Leader

Part-time (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Live-in Position

Peer Leaders provide leadership to a cluster of students enroled in a United College Living Learning Community.

Applications for Peer Leader positions are NOW OPEN. Apply by February 23, 2026 for the upcoming academic year's Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to Stephen Prentice (s3prenti@uwaterloo.ca).

More information about each Peer Leader position can be found here:

Summer Program Leaders

Summer Program Leaders provide supervision, community building, and safety oversight for participants in United College summer programs. Summer programs are typically held in the evening and weekend hours, after participants finish with day camps at the University of Waterloo. United College hosts multiple summer programs for high school students and incoming university students, designed to foster leadership, academic engagement, and community building. Programs typically run in July and August, with participants aged 15–17.

Applications will be open until all positions are filled. To submit an application, email a cover letter and resume to s3prenti@uwaterloo.ca and indicate which position you would like to apply for.

Parking Monitor

Part-time (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Patrol and monitor vehicle activity in the parking lots at United College. The parking monitor works independently to ensure safety and parking policy compliance. Due to the hours and responsibilities of this position, it is best suited for a student residing at United College.

To apply, prepare a cover letter outlining your qualifications and suitability for the position. Forward your cover letter and current résumé to Brianna Johnston.

United College Volunteer Positions

Check back often for information about volunteer opportunities.

External Student Jobs

SHAD2026 Program Assistant

As a Program Assistant, you’ll live on campus at United College for the duration of the program and be responsible for the education, mentorship, and safety of Shad participants. It is a multifaceted role with a focus on fostering a safe, inclusive and engaged community. You’ll create, lead and deliver academic workshops that draw from your own interests and experiences, guide discussions, and support program operations and logistics.

View the full job description.

For more information about applying, contact Erin Hogan (erin.hogan@waterloo.shad.ca).