Student AffairsSummer & Part-Time Opportunities Fair
Mitchell Hall, Bartlett Gym
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Founded in 2016, Axon Property Management started with a single-family home and has since grown to manage over 2,800 tenants across Kingston, Ontario. We pride ourselves on being one of the leading property management firms in the area, specializing in residential property maintenance, leasing, and tenant relations. Our young, dynamic team embodies a "get things done" attitude, ensuring quality service for our tenants while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment for our employees. At Axon, we’re passionate about maintaining properties people love to call home.
Job type: Summer
Available jobs:
- Landscaping Crew Member
- Seasonal Maintenance Technician
- Property Maintenance Helper
- Painting and Repair Crew Member
Level of study: All student
Ideal student:
Our ideal summer part-time employee is motivated, hands-on, and adaptable, ready to assist with maintenance, property upkeep, and repairs. They should have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team dedicated to keeping our properties in great shape.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
We are actively working on promoting equity and inclusion by implementing unbiased hiring practices, offering diversity and inclusion training, and fostering a safe space for employee feedback. Our current workforce is diverse, with employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds and who speak multiple languages. We remain committed to ensuring equal access to opportunities and encouraging diverse representation across all levels of our organization.
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Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience for children 6 – 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members. Camp Kandalore helps kids to know and be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challenging our campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal environment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment promotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire our campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highly transformative experiences for young people.
Job type: Summer
Job available: Camp Counsellor, Communication Director, Program Manager, Office Administrator Program Director
Level of study: All students
Ideal student:
Working at an overnight summer camp can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. It will give you a platform to learn, develop and demonstrate valuable skills for future employment while being in a supportive environment with an amazing community of people. Key skills include: - The ability to be an empathetic leader. - Our community is what drives the magic of camp, we look for staff that can work well with others to create a positive team dynamic. - Working at camp is a very dynamic environment. It’s important to be adaptable and flexible. Willingness to try new things, eagerness to learn, and the ability to step up without being asked are all attributes that Kandalore staff embody. - All staff must have a Standard First Aid with CPR-C, and most program positions require a Bronze Cross swimming certification.
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Camp Kandalore is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all participants, leaders and staff. We believe in creating a positive work culture that promotes both professional and personal development. Our mission is to help kids know and be themselves, and this extends to our leaders and staff team. We partner with charities to support families from all socio-economic backgrounds to access overnight camp. We believe camp is a place for everyone, and actively work towards that goal. We provide certification subsidies to support professional development and welcome staff members from across the globe. Our staff training includes sessions focused on inclusion and providing equitable experiences for everyone. For more information please contact our team at camp@kandalore.com. We are committed to employment equality and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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Camp Manitou is an overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-16, located in McKellar, Ontario. Established in 1959, Camp Manitou differs from other camps as we let our campers express their individuality and choose their own schedules. From over 30 activities to choose from, Manitou offers a wide range of sports, visual and performing arts, and outdoor adventure activities. Whether you are someone just looking for a job for the summer or looking to start a career in outdoor education, one message remains the same: Our staff are our strength: With over 200 staff and close to 450 campers per session, we take pride in our Staff/Camper ratio. The training we provide our staff ensures that they are well prepared for the job and just as important, have fun in the process. Manitou’s Director team is made up of mature teachers, professionals and parents who do an incredible job supporting and training our staff as well. At Manitou we are all about diversity and allowing individual needs to be met for both campers and staff. Because of this format, our staff are often trained in certain specialities and able to give our campers the best experience possible.
Job type: Summer
Job Available:
- General Counsellor
- Activity Counsellor
- Nursing Staff
- Activity Staff
Level of study: All students
Ideal student:
The want and ability to work with children is key to the hiring and success of our staff members. As well, a skill in a specific activity area is something we value - whether it be a land sport, water sport, or an arts based skill.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
Camp Manitou is committed to employment equity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Camp Manitou prides itself on creating a community that is accepting of all, and teaches that diversity among a community is a strength. As such, the staff member is expected to be tolerant, supportive and affirming of all backgrounds, religious beliefs, gender identities and expressions. In our hiring practice, we exhibit the same things we expect of our staff - to be accepting of all diversities, whether it is age, religion, race, or gender. Our staff community includes a range of people from all over the world, of all ages, coming from different backgrounds.
Discover an Unforgettable Summer at Camp Ponacka! Looking for a summer job that’s more than just work? Ponacka has been creating cherished memories for campers and staff alike since 1947. We are a traditional summer camp for boys, offering a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, and creative arts. This summer, we’re inviting enthusiastic and hardworking Queen’s University students to join our team as part of our kitchen staff or in our riding program. At Ponacka, you’ll build leadership skills, form lifelong friendships, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young campers. Whether you're crafting delicious meals in the heart of our camp or helping campers saddle up for adventure, every day here is a mix of fun, growth, and making a real impact. Why Work with Us? Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and transferable skills. Outdoor Lifestyle: Escape to nature and enjoy the serene lakeside setting. Inclusive Community: Be part of a supportive, tight-knit team. Competitive Pay & Perks: Including meals, accommodations, and unforgettable experiences. Ready to make your summer extraordinary? Join us at Ponacka and be part of something special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss8RaLiCxgM&t=1s
Job type: Summer
Job Available:
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English Riding Instructor and Barn Manager
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Dishwasher Assistant
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Cook Maintenance Staff
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Kitchen Maintenance
Level of study: All students
Ideal student:
We're looking for team players who are hardworking and eager to learn, with a positive attitude. If you take initiative, communicate well, and bring enthusiasm to everything you do, you’ll fit right in at Ponacka!
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
Camp Ponacka is committed to fostering equity in our workforce by creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We actively promote diversity in hiring by welcoming staff from various backgrounds, ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and unbiased. We provide training to staff on inclusivity and equity, equipping them with the tools to create a supportive space for colleagues and campers alike. Our camp culture emphasizes collaboration and open communication, encouraging all team members to share ideas and perspectives. By prioritizing respect and understanding, we aim to build a team that reflects the values of equity and unity at Ponacka.
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CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen's University is the campus-community radio station based at Queen's University broadcasting since 1922. Having celebrated our 100th year in October 2022, CFRC is one of the longest-running, campus-based broadcasters in the world and the oldest in Canada. CFRC's mandate is to provide innovative and alternative radio programming that enriches and challenges the academic and cultural life of Queen's University and Kingston communities, and to provide members with the opportunity to participate and gain skills and experience in the collective operation of a radio station whose programming and practices are not constrained by demands for profit. Most of CFRC's programming is produced by the station's more than 100 active student and community volunteers, and includes a diverse mix of music, spoken word, news, sports and cultural programming not available through other local media. In addition, CFRC provides free broadcast and podcast skills training to Queen's and Kingston community members, and organizes creative radio-related community events and projects throughout the year. As a not-for-profit radio station, CFRC is an important alternative to commercial radio and the CBC. It provides a valuable source of information, local news, and a venue for learning and discussion for all members of Queen's campus, Kingston and surrounding areas. Over the course of many decades, CFRC volunteers and staff have recorded and produced countless hours of unique programming content including recordings of on-campus speaking events, concerts, panels and issues; local music performances; interviews with Queen's and Kingston academics, authors, artists, politicians and community members; and works of radio art including in-house original radio drama productions, sound art compositions, live musical performances, and original turntable mixes to name just some of the unique material in CFRC's archives.
Job type: Part-time, Summer, Internship, Volunteer
Job Available:
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Campus News Reporter
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Sports Reporter
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Marketing Assistant
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Music Collection Assistant
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Live Music Sessions Assistant
Level of study: All students
Ideal student:
The ideal candidate for this position will have interest or experience in journalism, music, and local arts as well as sound recording and digital media production. They will also possess excellent personal organization, communication, self-motivation and time management skills alongside the ability to work as part of a team.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
CFRC 101.9 FM embraces diversity, accessibility, equity, inclusion and Indigenization as core organizational values in our policies to ensure all volunteers, staff, visitors, and community listeners enjoy safe positive experiences in our studios and on our airwaves. CFRC actively encourages applications from equity-seeking groups and will solicit assistance from community partners to assist us in our recruitment efforts. CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen’s University actively encourages applications from individuals with historical or contemporary barriers to equity including, but not limited to Indigenous persons, persons with visible or invisible disabilities, and members of groups that experience systemic oppression and discrimination due to race, ancestry, gender, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, spiritual beliefs or place of origin. CFRC strives to anticipate accessibility and provide accommodations to ensure all participants can fully engage in our programs and activities unhindered by barriers. Audiences can freely enjoy the content over the radio, our accessible website, our mobile apps, our podcasts, and visually via Youtube at no cost.
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1. Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO)
Every year the OPS, provincial agencies and community groups hire up to 5,000 summer students across the province through the Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO). These positions help Ontario students and new graduates with limited work experience develop transferable skills, support their career goals and learn more about the OPS.
SEO positions are full-time, temporary positions between May and September.
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Application opens: December 4, 2024
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Application closes: Between January to April 2025
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Screening, interviews and job offers: February to June 2025
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Placements begin: End April/early May - July 2025
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Placements end: By Labour Day 2025
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Job available: Click here
2. Ontario Intern Program (OIP)
The Ontario Internship Program (OIP) helps recent graduates start and accelerate their careers through a one year-long, paid developmental opportunity that provides practical hands-on experience while delivering important public services to the people of Ontario.
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Application opens: December 4, 2024
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Application closes: January 31, 2025
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Screening, interviews and job offers: February to June 2025
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Placements begin: August 2025
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Placements end: August 2026
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*NOT QUIP* - students must have graduated or will complete the requirements to graduate between May 2023 and August 2025
3. Master Level Policy Coop Program (MLPC)
This program bridges the needs of the OPS policy community with graduate school programs in Ontario that are public policy-focused. The program builds a talent pathway of new policy professionals and provides students studying public policy with real-world experience.
The four or eight-month co-op term runs between May to December.
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Application opens: December 4th, 2024
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Application closes: January 31, 2025
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Screening, interviews and job offers: February to April 2025
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Placements begin: End April/early May 2025
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Placements end: By Labour Day 2025
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Canada's oldest student government with 6 Commissions, 6 Offices, and 13 Services. With over 600 job opportunities and 150 volunteer opportunities, the Alma Mater Society has a place for all students looking for diverse opportunities to get involved!
Job type: Part-time, Summer, Volunteer
Job Available: Senior Management, Assistant Management, and 12-month Service Staff and Supervisor positions
Level of study: Undergraduates - all years
Ideal student:
The AMS is a no-experience necessary employer!
Athletics and Recreation employs over 500 casual staff each year to support the ARC's programs and services. We are looking for staff in the following areas: camps, customer service, facility management, event delivery, retail services, marketing and media, fitness, aquatics, intramurals, and athlete services.
Job type: Part-time, Summer
Job Available: See all of the jobs listed at www.gogaelsgo.com/jobs
Level of study: All students
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The IT Services department at Queen’s aims to strengthen student success and research impact through enabling, procuring, maintaining, and allocating information and technology services. Our talented workforce and culture of collaboration allows IT Services to explore the ways in which digital technologies can be used to address obstacles in teaching and learning and facilitate new opportunities for our community. Our vision is a Queen's community that is empowered and enriched by evolving digital technologies, and experiences first-rate service.
Job type: Part-time, summer, internship
Available jobs:
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Technical Writer
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Walk-In Help Desk and Documentation Associate
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Queen's Switchboard Operator
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Classroom Technology Associate
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IT Project Management Intern
Level of study: Undergraduates - all years
Ideal student:
An ideal candidate would be a good communicator, with strong attention to detail, who is willing to learn, and would be comfortable with any technical aspects of the position. Knowledge of the University environment is a plus, as is any prior experience that is consistent with the particular role being applied for.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
Significant efforts have been made to ensure our Department promotes equity and diversity in our workplace. This includes but is not limited to mandatory training for all staff (on topics such as Accessibility and Positive Space), regular communications through newsletters providing information on related presentations and learning that are available, visiting speakers, encouragement of participation in our Human Rights & Equity Office Challenge (with high participation rates), and recent work towards development of an inclusive language guide. Senior leadership within the department, and at the University as a whole, have ensured that equity, diversity, and inclusion have a high priority and are promoted consistently within the workforce.
The Student Experience Office (SEO) in the Division of Student Affairs at Queen's University offers programs and services to orient students to university life, to support their successful transitions into and through university, and to encourage leadership development, student engagement, and co-curricular involvement while at Queen's. Our programs and services help prepare students to achieve not only their personal, social, and academic goals, but also their professional and community aspirations.
Job type: Part-time, summer, volunteer
Available jobs:
- Transition & Engagement Student
- Lead Mentorship Programs Student
- Lead Marketing & Communications Student
- Lead Gender-Based Violence Awareness & Bystander Intervention Student
- Lead Peer Program Volunteers
Level of study: All students
Ideal student:
The SEO is looking for students with a passion for supporting their peers and key skills around leadership, inclusivity and intercultural competence, communication, and collaboration.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
We believe students and staff thrive in an environment that centers and celebrates their unique experiences and needs. We are committed to creating an equitable experience for all students.
Science Quest is a not-for-profit organization operating on the campus of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Science Quest strives to engage and empower youth, from ages 4 to 17, through our educational in-classroom workshops, summer camps, school-year sessions, and LIT program. All of these programs work towards sparking an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among the 5000+ youth we reach annually.
Job type: Summer
Available jobs:
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Curriculum Coordinators
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Inclusivity leads
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Camp instructors
Level of study: Undergraduates - all years
Ideal student:
Ideal candidates should possess strong enthusiasm for science education, demonstrate the ability to follow instructions carefully, and think on their feet to provide quick, effective solutions. Creativity, adaptability, and excellent communication skills are also essential for engaging and inspiring young learners.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
Our organization prioritizes equity both within our workplace and for the children participating in our camps. We provide comprehensive equity training to our staff, including specialized programs through Queen’s University such as the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) training, and external certifications like the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development. These initiatives ensure that our team is well-equipped to foster an inclusive environment, promote respect, and embrace diversity, creating a supportive atmosphere for both staff and participants.
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Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental listening phone line. Our aim is to meet the needs of a diverse population by providing an empowering, empathetic, and safe environment through the provision of a listening phone service, as well as community outreach and education.
Job type: Volunteer
Job available: Phone line responders
Level of study: All students
Ideal student:
Volunteers at TALK are empathetic and non-judgemental. We require a high degree of professionalism and a commitment to serving all members of the Kingston and surrounding area.
I-EDIAA Initiatives:
At TALK, we listen to callers from all walks of life. We are confidential and non-judgemental. We seek out feedback from our volunteer base to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion practices within our organization, and prioritize having ongoing conversations about EDII within our executive team. We constantly strive to make our service more accessible and welcoming to all callers and volunteers, and are happy to accommodate your individual needs.
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