Job opportunity
Housing and Residence Representative – Housing & Conference Services (Bargaining Unit 179)
Saint Mary’s University
Date Posted:
November 3rd 2026
Posting Deadline:
November 17th 2026
Department:
Housing & Conference Services
Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time
Group Affiliation:
Bargaining Unit 179, Group 6 ($43,410- $51,418 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of
Housing and Residence Representative
to join our
Housing and Conference Services
team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Vacation
Holiday closure
Summer hour schedule
Discounted Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director, Housing & Conference Services, the Housing and Residence Representative will:
Function as the initial point of contact for all clients of the Department of Housing & Conference Services and provides extensive administrative support for the department.
Process applications for all forms of residence accommodation for all terms and provides customer service to clients, in person, and via telephone and e-mail.
Ensure the proper receipt and processing of all deposits and payments and approved refunds of the same.
Prepare payroll for student employees and manages the departmental petty cash and purchasing cards.
Receives and inputs all non-academic, internal room bookings.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Housing and Residence Life Representative you will have:
High School completion, plus a one-year Community College business course.
Minimum one-year related experience.
PA high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Outlook, and database management.
Extensive experience with StarRez, including the StarRez Portal X and StarRez Web.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience and excellence with typing, data entry, and mail merge.
Experience handling cash and balancing.
Experience with rental agreements and/or leases.
Experience working with students and/or in a post-secondary educational environment.
Experience working with and appreciation for diverse populations.
Experience with Internet native Banner (INB) a definite asset.
Website maintenance experience an asset.
At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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Apply on source site November 3rd 2026
Posting Deadline:
November 17th 2026
Department:
Housing & Conference Services
Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time
Group Affiliation:
Bargaining Unit 179, Group 6 ($43,410- $51,418 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of
Housing and Residence Representative
to join our
Housing and Conference Services
team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Vacation
Holiday closure
Summer hour schedule
Discounted Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director, Housing & Conference Services, the Housing and Residence Representative will:
Function as the initial point of contact for all clients of the Department of Housing & Conference Services and provides extensive administrative support for the department.
Process applications for all forms of residence accommodation for all terms and provides customer service to clients, in person, and via telephone and e-mail.
Ensure the proper receipt and processing of all deposits and payments and approved refunds of the same.
Prepare payroll for student employees and manages the departmental petty cash and purchasing cards.
Receives and inputs all non-academic, internal room bookings.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Housing and Residence Life Representative you will have:
High School completion, plus a one-year Community College business course.
Minimum one-year related experience.
PA high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Outlook, and database management.
Extensive experience with StarRez, including the StarRez Portal X and StarRez Web.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience and excellence with typing, data entry, and mail merge.
Experience handling cash and balancing.
Experience with rental agreements and/or leases.
Experience working with students and/or in a post-secondary educational environment.
Experience working with and appreciation for diverse populations.
Experience with Internet native Banner (INB) a definite asset.
Website maintenance experience an asset.
At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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