The Faculty of Arts & Science is hiring students to assist with peer-based academic and community-building programming. See position descriptions and application forms below for positions in the Second Year Learning Communities (SLC) program. Visit Arts & Science Student-Staff Job Postings to see all available positions.
SLC Peer Mentor
As part of the Faculty of Arts & Science, Second Year Learning Communities (SLC) the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Peer Mentors will work under the supervision of their Academic department to provide mentorship and facilitate a welcoming and supportive community for a small group of second year students.
SLCs support students through a key transition within their undergraduate experience, specifically the acceptance and integration into a program of study during their second year in A&S. The SLC experience seeks to achieve three main student outcomes: allowing students to feel a sense of belonging, deepening students’ knowledge about their academic discipline and department, and empowering students to feel in control of their learning and future directions. Each SLC is facilitated by one or two Peer Mentors, with the guidance of a Staff Advisor and Faculty Advisor. Collaboratively, you will create and deliver bi-weekly tailored sessions to your mentees. You are tasked with creating community and providing meaningful experiences aligned with program learning outcomes.
Peer mentor positions are available in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
Each Peer Mentor will be responsible for:
- Planning and facilitating bi-weekly sessions to a group of second year students
- Collaborating with your SLC team to adapt lesson plans for core SLC sessions to meet the needs of the second-year students within your department (e.g., staff and faculty advisors, possible co-PM)
- Developing and delivering community-building focused hangout sessions
- Maintain regular communication with your SLC advisors and SLCees, responding promptly to questions, queries, and concerns
- Submitting and maintaining record keeping as required (e.g., attendance tracking, time sheets, Quercus maintenance, budget management and reimbursements)
- Attending and actively participating in Peer Mentor training
- Fostering an inclusive environment that elevates diverse voices and lived experiences
- Developing an understanding of the needs of Second-Year university students within your department
- Serving as a resource and role model for Second-Year students on behalf of your academic department
- Demonstrating integrity and responsible conduct with all SLC mentee interactions
- Adhering to confidentiality policies and University policies
- Reporting any issues of importance or concern to your staff and/or faculty advisor in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Applicants must be a third- or fourth-year student enrolled in either a Specialist or Major in the host department of their SLC
- Must have completed at least 9.0 credits as of the coming September
- Experience developing and delivering programs for students and/or small group facilitation, an asset
- Strong ability to reflect on, and communicate about, student experiences
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work effectively with staff and faculty advisors, fellow peer mentors and a cohort of Second-Year students
- Strong interest and passion to help students make a positive transition to their academic department
- Strong understanding of equity, diversity & inclusion practices and experience working with diverse populations
- Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and conflict resolution skills
- Familiarity with resources available through your home department, Arts & Science, and University of Toronto
- Experience as a past SLC participant, an asset.
- Good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50)
- A current undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George
- Must be enrolled in at least 2.0 FCE (full course equivalent); minimum 0.5 credits in one session and 1.5 credits in the other.
- Must continue to meet the eligibility course load for the duration of the contract.
- Students who self-identify as having a disability are eligible to participate in the Work Study program at a reduced course load.
Note: The university is based in Toronto and constituted according to Ontario law; therefore, it is our expectation that the provision of services to the university will be conducted in Ontario.
*Successful applicants must be available during their scheduled 2-hour SLC sessions from September through March. SLC session times will be determined and communicated before course enrolment begins.
Peer Mentors hours are as follows:
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology – 2 positions for 200 hours each
Please note, students are only eligible to hold one work study position during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Rate of pay: $20.00/hour
The Faculty of Arts & Science encourages applicants that will continue to expand and diversify the backgrounds, experiences and identities amongst members of our team, including students who have joined the faculty through an access program, Black, Indigenous or racialized students, students with a disability, students of religious/spiritual communities, 2SLGBTQ+ students and mature students. Hiring priority will be given to undergraduate Faculty of Arts & Science students.
Application Deadline: March 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Please complete the application form and attach in PDF form a current resume, with your co-curricular engagement listed, and your unofficial transcript. Be advised your academic record will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum CGPA requirement.
