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Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston
The Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston program connects new graduates from the arts, humanities and social science disciplines from Queen’s University with a Kingston employer. Employers who find the right fit through the program and commit to a 12-month contract, are reimbursed for 4 months of the gross salary to a maximum of $2,500 per month ($10,000 total). In 2025, the program will provide funding for up to 10 positions. Jobs will be posted below, and each position will need to be applied to separately. Successful students will be eligible to start their careers in 2025, depending on the timing of the application intake.
If you are a business interested in participating, please contact Rob Tamblyn at tamblyn@investkingston.ca for more information.
Why Queen’s Students?
The Creative Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences encourage analytical, critical, and creative thought, transforming students into informed, responsible, and educated global citizens. This is where tomorrow’s professional leaders get their start. The reality is that society needs arts graduates: global-minded, multi-talented leaders who understand the complexity and nuance involved in solving the problems of the 21st century. These future young professionals are critical for the growth of Canada’s economy and add significant value to businesses ready to hire them.
2025 Job Postings
Thank you for your interest in pursuing your career in Kingston!
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As a part of the Queen’s Career Apprenticeship program, there are a few tips and tricks we would like to offer.
· The list of available job offerings are subject to change as the year progresses as different companies add and remove job postings.
· Please fill out each application you are interested in. The applications are separated by company and job position.
· For support in preparing your resume, cover letter or interview, please contact Queen’s Career Services.
Job postings for intake 1 of 2025 will be uploaded on March 1, 2025. Please check back regularly for updates.
Job Description:
HAS-Motion’s mission is to find meaning in human movement. We develop world-class software tools for biomechanics that enhance the value of 3D motion capture systems in fields like ergonomics, sports, and healthcare.
We are looking for a Queen’s University graduate to join our team as a Customer Relations Representative. This in-person role combines customer engagement, sales generation, and marketing strategies to help us reach new customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
Key Responsibilities:
– Develop an understanding of our software applications’ selling features;
– Respond to customer inquiries regarding purchases, account updates, and product usage.
– Provide clear, solutions-oriented communication to help customers maximize our software’s value.
– Help users navigate the online customer portal and answer how-to questions about our products.
– Maintain up-to-date customer data in our CRM system and support data-driven business decisions.
– Work closely with the operations and product teams to align marketing and sales efforts.
– Support leadership in accessing CRM data insights for better decision-making.
– Propose new strategies to improve customer engagement, sales growth, and brand visibility.
– Have the autonomy to bring new ideas for HAS-Motion’s CRM processes and the company.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a highly motivated Queen’s University graduate who:
– Is an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
– Understands digital marketing and brand management.
– Is proactive, goal-driven, and works well independently.
– Knows sales, customer relations, and marketing strategies.
– Is comfortable using/learning CRM software, email automation, and social media analytics tools.
– Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can handle multiple responsibilities.
Company Overview
Cygnet Aviation Academy LP is a flight training operation in Kingston, Ontario, specializing in airline cadet programs, owned by Chorus Aviation Inc. (parent company of Jazz), and focuses on providing safe, state-of-the-art flight training for First Officer candidates for Canadian airlines.
Job Summary
The Flight Scheduler/Student Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing training and flight schedules, ensuring efficient resource allocation while considering staff qualifications, aircraft availability, and weather conditions. This role involves coordinating with the Chief Flight Instructor, tracking student progress, scheduling exams, and maintaining accurate student records to support smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
– Develop and manage training and flight watch schedules, ensuring efficient allocation of staff, students, aircraft, and simulation devices while considering qualifications, weather conditions, and availability.
– Utilize scheduling software to maximize the use of classrooms, training devices, and aircraft, ensuring operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
– Collaborate with the Chief Flight Instructor to forecast flight demand, process schedule changes, and communicate effectively with students before enrollment and arrival to ensure a smooth experience.
– Monitor student progress against company benchmarks, communicate any deviations, schedule Transport Canada exams, and maintain accurate student records.
– Maintain accurate student files, attend student representative meetings, and manage inquiries through Info@CygnetAviation.com while ensuring compliance with company policies.
– Handle scheduling delays, cancellations, and unexpected changes efficiently, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
– Apply proficiency in MS Office Suite and aviation scheduling systems while leveraging industry experience to provide creative, innovative solutions for operational challenges.
Company Overview
The Kingston Economic Development Corporation is the economic development organization for the City of Kingston, Ontario. Our vision is to establish Kingston as one of Canada’s foremost leading sustainable economies: an inclusive, diverse City where individuals and private and public enterprises thrive.
Job Summary
The Investment Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Kingston Economic Development’s investment attraction initiatives. This position is responsible for researching and identifying high-growth companies, connecting with potential leads, and scheduling consultations to attract business investment to Kingston. The successful candidate will work closely with Investment Managers, maintain databases, and conduct outreach to support the development of Kingston’s growing economy.
Key Responsibilities
– Conduct primary and secondary research to identify high-growth companies and potential business leads that align with Kingston’s investment attraction strategies.
– Connect with potential investors, schedule consultations, and build strong relationships with business leaders to attract investment opportunities to Kingston.
– Maintain and update databases using Microsoft Office and CRM software, analyzing data to track outreach effectiveness and inform investment strategies.
– Work closely with Investment Managers to support strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination and effective execution of outreach efforts.
– Efficiently manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize outreach activities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Company Overview
North Roast Coffee is a premium coffee roaster dedicated to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. As we grow, we’re seeking a dynamic Office Administrator & Marketing Coordinator to help streamline operations, enhance our digital presence, and support our passionate coffee community.
Job Summary
The Office Administrator & Marketing Coordinator will oversee daily operations, manage QuickBooks entries, handle customer inquiries, and lead email and social media marketing efforts. This role also involves Shopify administration and occasional packaging support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about coffee and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
– Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and manage invoicing, billing, and payroll in compliance with financial policies.
– Develop and execute email campaigns, create and schedule social media content, and engage with customers to enhance brand visibility.
– Provide responsive and professional support to customers through phone, email, and in-person interactions while managing orders and inquiries.
– Update and manage the Shopify store, monitor inventory, process online orders, and analyze sales data to optimize the customer experience.
– Ensure accurate and high-quality packaging of coffee products for retail and online orders while maintaining inventory control.
– Oversee junior staff, provide direction, and collaborate with roasting and operations teams to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
Company Summary
JBC Pushing Digital Boundaries is a digital marketing agency located in Kingston, Ontario. JBC provides virtual private and corporate social media training, as well as account management services. JBC was established in 2012.
Job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and dynamic Project Manager who excels in project planning and coordination, continuous improvement, quality assurance, and team leadership. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for driving digital marketing projects with precision, while ensuring the highest quality standards across all content and deliverables. This is an in-person, full-time employment position.
Who you are
– Proficient in various aspects of digital
– Highly organized with strong project management
– Detail-oriented, ensuring error-free, high-quality
– Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet
– Experienced in using project management
– A proactive problem-solver focused on process
– Confident communicator with stakeholders and
– Familiar with graphic design
– Data-driven, analyzing and optimizing campaign
– Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced
Key responsibilities:
– Stay updated on digital marketing trends and tools while analyzing and refining processes to improve campaign efficiency, effectiveness, and automation.
– Act as the main liaison between stakeholders, creative teams, and vendors, leading project meetings, tracking progress, resolving challenges, and fostering collaboration to meet deadlines with high-quality deliverables.
– Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating teams and vendors while prioritizing tasks, managing resources, adapting workflows, and ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
– Track and report campaign performance metrics, provide data-driven recommendations, assist in content creation, and maintain a results-driven approach to achieving marketing goals efficiently.
– Utilize Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Asana for project tracking while leveraging experience with Meta Business Manager and certification knowledge to enhance digital marketing execution.
Required skills
– Proficient in Google Drive, including Docs, Sheets, Slides
– Confident with Asana
Important Dates
Intake 1 (January to April)
· January 1, 2025 – Program opens
· February 28, 2025 – Deadline for employers to submit job postings
· March 31, 2025 – Deadline for students to apply
· April 2025 – Interviews
· May 1, 2025 – Earliest start date for an apprentice
Intake 2 (May to August)
· May 1, 2025 – Program opens
· June 30, 2025 – Deadline for employers to submit job postings
· July 31, 2025 – Deadline for students to apply
· August 2025 – Interviews
· September 1, 2025 – Earliest start date for an apprentice
Intake 3 (September to December)
· September 1, 2025 – Program opens
· October 31, 2025 – Deadline for employers to submit job postings
· November 30, 2025 – Deadline for students to apply
· December 2025 – Interviews
· January 1, 2026 – Earliest start date for an apprentice
Please be aware that only graduating or graduated students of Queen’s University in the Arts and Humanities programs will be eligible to apply to positions with the Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston Program.
· Employers require a working location within the greater Kingston area;
· Employers must offer a minimum 12-month contract;
· Employers must provide meaningful employment and career development for the new apprentice;
· Job opportunities must meet a minimum salary of $42,000 (a living wage in Kingston);
· Maximum of 1 apprentice per company per year and maximum of two fully funded apprentices;
· Public sector organizations are eligible to participate to tap into the pool of potential employees and receive the non-financial benefits (e.g., mentorship) but not the grant;
· The employer should be in business for a minimum of 2 years (i.e. no true start-ups);
· Minimum company size of 2 employees (plus owner) will be considered;
· Employers that have received two years of grant funding may participate in the QCA:K program to tap into the pool of potential employees and receive non-financial benefits (e.g., mentor) but not the grant.
· Critical thinking and analysis of complex questions
· Identify nuanced patterns and offer creative problem solving
· Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and mediums
· Comfortable with ambiguity and demonstrate adaptability
· Manage multiple projects in a timely and organized manner
· Leverage appropriate technology and information system to manage data
· Work with others effectively to achieve goals and understand broader needs of social diversity and inclusion
Contact Rob Tamblyn
Business Development Manager,
Small & Medium Enterprises
613-544-2725 x 7261
Cell: 613-540-1843
tamblyn@investkingston.ca