Student Employment

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

King’s Library is hiring two Exhibition Development Assistants to facilitate the creation of a new, engaging exhibit within the library’s downstairs display cases. Successful candidates will work collectively with a supervisor to develop this curatorial project from concept to completed exhibition. We are looking for students passionate about King’s history, exhibition development & installation practices, and narrative engagement to support this initiative and help raise awareness of the King’s Library and Archives collections and interest in the university’s history and future.

These positions are only available to current University of King’s College undergraduate students, and priority is given to students returning for their second year or above. These positions are allocated 30 hours of work, to be completed prior to March 6, 2027.

Responsibilities

Exhibition Development Assistants are responsible for:

• participating in exhibit ideation and planning, to identify education and engagement goals, and develop an exhibit development timeline and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis.
• identifying and collaborating with community partners and stakeholders.
• researching the King’s Library and Archives collections to identify relevant items, evaluate their relevance.
• working to develop the exhibit’s curatorial plan and relevant content: object display, preservation considerations, didactic/interpretive text, educational materials and programming, etc.
• assisting with the physical installation of the exhibit and associated content.
• promoting the exhibit to community members and planning for an opening event.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will possess:

• strong time management, initiative-taking, research and storytelling skills.
• demonstrated interest in King’s history and the processes of exhibition development.
• experience identifying and reaching audiences with relevant content and strengthening connections with community partners in project-based settings.
• commitment to ensuring the project achieves its goals within a framework of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

Working hours

Exhibition Development Assistants will have 30 allocated hours of work, to be completed prior to March 6, 2027. These will include scheduled exhibit development meetings, collections research sessions, physical installation, and any opening events/promotional content. The specific expectations, including frequency and timing of commitments, will be determined based on the availability of the successful candidates.

Pay rate

$17.50/hour

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to:

Keenan Livingstone, Academic Services & Events Officer, keenan.livingstone@ukings.ca

Applicants may be requested to provide references as needed.

Deadline

We are accepting applications until 4:00pm, Monday, November 9th, 2026.

For More Information

Please contact:

Tracy Lenfesty, University Librarian, tracy.lenfesty@ukings.ca

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community. 

Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. AST, November 15, 2026

Hiring for multiple openings.

About Books by Heart

Books by Heart is a public humanities research project that is exploring the potential of story (reading) and book culture on patient outcomes in a hospital setting. Books by Heart is a partnership between Nova Scotia Health, the University of King’s College, and the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association. The research is a collaboration between King’s and Nova Scotia Health, with the QEII Health Sciences Centre executing the medical study under the leadership of Principal Investigator Dr. Gabrielle Horne and Co-Investigator Dr. Daniel Brandes, among others.

Opportunity

As a research student aide for Books by Heart, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the implementation and research efforts within the Clinical Cardiac ward at the QEII hospital. You will work closely with hospital staff and patients to conduct surveys, collect data, and engage with patients in a meaningful way as they participate in the reading program. Tasks will include but are not limited to:

Patient Interaction: Engaging with patients, their families and healthcare professionals to introduce the program, explain its benefits, and coordinate participation.

Data Collection: Assisting in the collection of mental health surveys through REDCAP and following up with patients during and after their stays. Calling patients to administer post-discharge surveys.

Documentation: Keeping a detailed and organized record of patient interactions, participation, and research related findings.

Adaptive Problem-Solving: Being a personable and adaptable team member who can think quickly on their feet in dynamic and sometimes stressful situations.

Employment Details

Successful candidates will be hired as employees of Nova Scotia Health.
Because of the nature of the work and NSH protocols, during the final stages of the hiring process, successful candidates will be required to provide proof of enrolment at King’s, standard vaccinations, COVID vaccination, and TB test. Hospital employees are also encouraged to receive an annual flu shot when those are available. Employees must also obtain a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.

Contracts will be issued for the fall term, with opportunity to renew for the winter term, subject to student’s availability (we need to cover certain shifts) and performance. Research student aides will work approximately 5-10 hours per week at an hourly wage of $16.75 + 4% in lieu of vacation.

Interviews will take place in early November and will be conducted in person on the King’s campus. Hospital hiring and onboarding takes 2 to 6 weeks.

Qualifications

• Current student of the University of King’s College during the 2026–2027 academic year
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, hospital staff, and fellow researchers. The ability to make strangers want to have a conversation with you and hospital staff feel positively about having you on the ward.
• Ability to cope being around sensitive and at times stressful situations with composure, professionalism, and maturity
• Impeccable work attendance. Applicants must have the ability to maintain an uninterrupted work schedule, as consistent attendance is fundamental to achieving our research goals.
• Able to work independently and problem-solve in a busy environment
• This opportunity is ideal for individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career within the healthcare world (medicine, allied professions, health policy, research, research policy, healthcare innovation, etc). It is certainly open to others. We are looking for the best candidates.  

The research being done with Books by Heart is an opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare setting, contributing to cutting edge research within the intersection of the humanities and healthcare. It will allow you to further develop interpersonal skills through patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare professionals and gain insight into how research is conducted in a hospital setting.

How to Apply

To apply for the position of Student Research Aide for Books by Heart, please submit the following documents via email to BOTH valarmathy.kaliaperumal@nshealth.ca and joanna.sheridan@ukings.ca by November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AST

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  • Please include information on the following:
    • Your personal motivations to be a student research aide on this study
    • How have you demonstrated your readiness to work on a hospital ward (maturity, professionalism, resilience)
    • Can you strike up a conversation with a stranger and make them want to talk with you? How have you demonstrated this?
• Two references (name, phone number, email, and relationship/context). We will not contact references until after an interview and will let you know before contacting them. However, to speed up processing time, we ask that you include this information with your application.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming dedicated and personable students to our research team.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Housing & Residence Life creates an inclusive and vibrant community where residents grow and flourish in and out of the classroom. Through our residence community, residents have a sense of belonging where they learn to live with, learn from, and take care of others, as well as themselves.

General Description

Residence Services Assistants (RSAs) are undergraduate students who play a crucial role in supporting a safe, welcoming and well-functioning residence community at King’s. RSAs are responsible for operating the Alex Hall Front Desk, assisting students with lockouts and key-related issues, answering residence related questions and connecting students with appropriate campus resources. They maintain a consistent presence within the residence community by conducting scheduled nightly rounds, encouraging students to uphold the Residence Guidelines, and responding to incidents in accordance with established procedures. RSAs report to the Housing and Ancillary Services Operations Coordinator and work closely with Dons and other members of the Housing and Residence Life Team.

RSAs are cross trained on the roles formerly known as Front Desk and Patrol. In this merged role, RSAs will work as part of a team supporting Alex Hall Front Desk operations, upholding the Residence Guidelines, responding to incidents and conducting nightly rounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Front Desk Operations & Customer Service

• Serve as a key point of contact for student questions, offering general information and directing individuals to appropriate campus resources.
• Offer guidance on common issues (e.g., Wi-Fi challenges, pest concerns) and provide information on how to access relevant supports.
• Answer and triage all incoming university phone calls after-hours (5 p.m.–12 a.m. on weekdays; 8 a.m.–12 a.m. on weekends, holidays and during campus closures).
• Communicate timely and essential information to residents through eRezLife, including extreme weather alerts and other important notices (as directed).
• Maintain a detailed and accurate desk shift log documenting incidents, tasks and relevant student interactions.
• Review student XMs (work orders) and submit maintenance requests as needed.
• Assist with residence laundry machine issues by gathering information, responding to complaints and liaising with technicians.
• Take calls about AV/IT needs after hours and contact the on-call AV/IT technicians.
• Calculate charges and receive payments via the POS system.

Residence & Campus Navigation

• Provide welcoming, student-centered service by greeting and directing students, guests and campus visitors to appropriate offices, events and campus spaces.
• Connect residents with urgent concerns (facilities, health, mental health, safety etc.) with an appropriate Housing & Residence Life staff person for further support.

Manage Residence Access

• Manage Alex Hall’s main door access during Alex Hall Front Desk operating hours, ensuring safe and secure entry to the building.
• Respond to residence lockouts during operating hours.
• Maintain and protect physical copies of residence floor plans and student lists, ensuring they are available for emergency personnel during fire alarms or safety incidents.
• Manage key pickups and drop-offs for student move-ins, moveouts, and key replacements throughout the semester.

Residence Guidelines Compliance, Incident Response & Nightly Rounds

• Understand the Residence Guidelines and encourage residents to uphold those guidelines and show general respect for residence and campus life.
• Conduct regular rounds of residence buildings as outlined in the shift checklist reporting any anomalies, problems or incidents with students in the nightly log.
• Respond to incidents by following established protocols and calling for appropriate support from the Don-on-Call, Campus Security and the Dean-on-Call when required.
• Ensure all nightly logs and incident reports are filled out appropriately and submitted by the end of every shift.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications

• Must be a King’s student in 2nd year or above, with preference given to students who have previously lived in residence, or a returning King’s resident enrolled at Dalhousie, NSCAD or NSCC who has lived in King’s residence for at least one academic year.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and professionally with all members of the Housing & Residence Life staff and administrative team while maintaining discretion and upholding all Residence confidentiality and privacy guidelines.
• Must be able to work within the assigned schedule, which may include early morning and evening/night shifts.
• Must maintain availability that includes the capacity to work at least one high-traffic night per week (typically Friday, Saturday or Monday evenings).
• Must be able to complete mandatory RSA training.
• Must hold a valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certification or be willing to obtain certification upon hire.

Additional experience and skills needed to thrive in this position include:

Employment Equity Statement:

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, persons who are neurodivergent, persons from rural communities (especially rural Atlantic Canada), and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.

Our goal is to have a diverse Residence Services Team that represents the lived experiences and worldviews of our residence population. If an applicant is a member of one of these groups, they are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Remuneration:

Residence Services Assistants will be paid a base rate of $17.25 per hour and an increase of $0.50 per hour for each successive year in the position, plus 4% vacation pay.

Duration of Assignment:

The Residence Services Assistant contract will begin upon hire and end on April 28, 2027. Residence Services Assistant Training will be scheduled upon hire.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply for this opportunity by completing the following online application form: RSA Application – Fill out form

Interested candidates who are NSCAD or NSCC students and have lived in King’s residence for at least one academic year can apply for this opportunity by completing the following online application form: RSA Application NSCAD & NSCC Students – Fill out form

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until Friday, December 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., at which time the application process will close.