Position Description

Act Five is seeking 2 full-time Resident Leaders for the 2026-2027 Program Year. With a flexible move-in date during the summer of 2026 and an official start date for staff training in mid-August 2026, the contract runs through to the end of May 2027, plus some follow-up requirements through to September 2027.

Apply by January 31, 2026 to be considered within the first round of applicants. The job posting will remain listed as long as the job remains unfilled. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 1-page articulation of faith as related to Act Five’s mission, vision and story – See Our Story Page.
• 3 References

Introduction to Act Five & The Resident Leader Role

Act Five facilitates the Christian discipleship of young people, preparing them for rooted & engaged lives, helping them discern next steps. Through intentional community, thoughtfully crafted travel and courses, engagement in the city and more, we are excited by how young people have been shaped through this place over our first seven years.

Based out of Hamilton, ON, Act Five is moving toward its 8th program year starting September 2026. Act Five operates out of a large home in a downtown Hamilton neighbourhood, running a Gap Year Program for 18-20 year olds and a Residency Program for those aged 21 and up.

The Resident Leader (RL) position works specifically with Act Five's 8-month Gap Year program, which is geared toward rooting emerging adults (18-20 year olds) in a community home, while leading them into new places and new experiences that are facilitated to deepen their walk with Christ, grow their understanding and practice of the Christian life, and prepare them for future pathways. Students, staff and residents live together in community, while students work through courses, complete field placements, engage missionally in the city, go on several trips, and benefit from intentional mentorship.

If interested, continue to the full job posting here