Work Study Position (1)

Who We Are

The Human Rights & Equity Office (HREO) is dedicated to advancing Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) throughout the university. Through an approach that focuses on the removal of barriers, we aim to transform everyday practices and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. We support inclusive excellence by helping Queen's University not only meet human rights and equity legal requirements but also align with society's growing expectations for sustainability and social justice.

Work Study Job Description

We are hiring a work study student: Reporting to the Accessibility Coordinator, the Office is seeking a student to provide assistance with projects under the Accessibility portfolio.Reporting to the Accessibility Coordinator, the Office is seeking a student to provide assistance with projects under the Accessibility portfolio. This may include but is not limited to: updating student-facing training materials, designing promotional materials, website reviewing and editing, and educational programming development and facilitation.

This Work Study contract will run from September 21st, 2026 to December 11th, 2026 for 10 hours a week for a cumulative 100 hours total.

Application closing date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

*Please send your Resume and Cover Letter directly to kimb@queensu.ca 

Qualifications

  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong programming facilitation skills or equivalent experience
  • Proficient computer skills and familiarity with software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
  • Problem-solving skills with an ability to know when to refer problems to others
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Understanding of human rights, diversity, accessibility and equity including applicable legislation
  • Knowledge and experience in researching human rights, equity and accessibility issues within an academic or equivalent context, including research and the development of educational materials is an asset
  • Ability to apply an anti-oppression analysis
  • Ability to plan and design promotional materials (e.g. posters, brochures, social media posts)
  • Knowledge of Queen's student clubs and groups

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals who are eligible for Queen's Work Study Program. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact the Human Rights and Equity Office at HREO@queensu.ca.