Job Title
Casual Employee Non-MRSA
Job Type
Casual
Union
Other
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
Non-MRSA Casual (N/A)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date (if applicable)
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Office of Integrated Services and Student Commons
Mount Royal University’s Office of Integrated Services and Student Commons is responsible for the space management of the Sam Taylor Student Commons, including the Student Plaza. The Plaza will be a new gathering space for students.
About The Role
The Student Commons Ambassador serves as a visible, approachable peer leader dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming campus community within the Student Commons.
In this role, you will act as a Student Commons Champion, helping peers navigate and respectfully utilize the space while fostering an inviting environment for connecting, studying and engaging with peers. You will play a hands-on role in supporting student-centered initiatives by assisting with event planning, setup, execution and feedback collection. This role will also help develop communication skills by creating social media content, promotional posters, and developing content for a student newsletter.
This role is an opportunity to build leadership, communication, event planning, and community engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a visible peer leader by maintaining an approachable, welcoming presence in the Student Commons to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community.
- Guide space usage by welcoming and supporting peers in navigating the Student Commons and modelling positive, respectful utilization of the space for socializing, collaborating and studying.
- Build peer connection by engaging with students from diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive and connected environment.
- Serve as a Student Commons champion by advocating for student needs within the space.
- Support event planning by participating in the development and planning of student-centered activities, initiatives, and campus events.
- Manage event logistics by providing hands-on support during events, including set-up, greeting peers, facilitating activities and tearing down.
- Support collecting student feedback by gathering peers' ideas and opinions post event feedback to help evaluate the success of programming.
- Drive student involvement by actively informing peers about campus opportunities, programs and resources to encourage broader participation in campus life.
- Apply basic de-escalation techniques and active listening skills as a peer supporter when communicating with peers, without acting as a rule enforcer or engaging in confrontation.
- Understand when to handle an issue independently and when to involve appropriate Mount Royal University staff.
- Create social media content with the support of Marketing and Communications to create content about positive space usage and event promotion.
At the core of the Student Commons Ambassador role is the Good Human Campaign and the belief that small intentional acts of kindness build a campus community guided by mutual respect and empathy.
As an Ambassador, you will bring these values to life by:
- Creating belonging: Enhancing feelings of community through intentional acts of kindness.
- Meeting people where they are at: Engaging peers with empathy, respect and open-mindedness.
- Recognizing Kindness: Highlighting and celebrating peers who provide small acts of kindness within the Commons.
We Are Seeking Mount Royal Students Who Are
- Friendly, welcoming and approachable
- Passionate about creating an inclusive and positive student experience.
- Comfortable communicating and connecting with a diverse student body.
- Reliable, empathetic and willing to take initiative.
- Interested in event planning, social media, community building and peer engagement.
- Eager to learn, collaborate and grow as a student leader.
Salary : $18:00 - $20.00 per hour
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
