Jump-starting your employment search
Finding work without support networks and knowledge of the local labour market can be a challenge. If you are a spouse or partner relocating to Kingston with an incoming Queen's employee, and you are planning to seek employment in Kingston, you are invited to contact the Community Integration Liaison to learn more about how we can help you jump-start your job search.
Whether you are seeking to continue your career or search for employment for the first time, we are available to talk with you before or after your move to Kingston to answer your questions and discuss:
- the local labour market and where to look for opportunities in your profession
- finding relevant community networking events and connections
- guidance regarding your resume/curriculum vitae
- issues relating to permission to work in Canada and foreign training
- referrals to campus and community resources
- information about volunteer opportunities
Credential Evaluation for Internationally Trained Professionals
Learn more about Bridging Programs for internationally trained professionals. Bridging programs can help you if you have education and work experience in a regulated profession, and you want to work in your field in Ontario.
The Province of Ontario also provides labour market information and statistics to help you plan your career.
The Government of Canada provides an online Job Bank to help you with your job search.
Bridging ProgramsEmployment at Queen's
The employment experience at Queen's is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering and construction, athletics and recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and more. External candidates can apply for positions using CareerQ in Human Resources. Consult the applicant resources information about the process and the types of postings that are available.
Apply to work at Queen's
Employment in Kingston
Kingston has excellent resources and employment services for newcomers and there are several employers from a variety of industries and sectors who are actively hiring.
KEYS Employment and Newcomer Services helps job seekers of all ages and experiences and offers support to newcomers. KEYS also administers a searchable Job Board for the region.
Kingston Economic Development provides information about Kingston businesses that are hiring and comprehensive support for start-ups and existing businesses.
Academic Appointments for Spouses/Partners at Queen’s University
Queen's University recognizes that the talented faculty members the University seeks to attract are frequently part of a dual-career couple. Employment conditions for those seeking an academic appointment (faculty, librarian, archivist) at Queen's are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and Queen's administration. The current Collective agreement Article 25. 7.1 (d) provides as follows for spouses/partners of successful candidates for an academic position:
If the spouse or partner of a successful candidate for an academic position at the University or the spouse or partner of a person already holding an academic appointment at the University applies for an advertised academic position at the University, the spouse's or partner's file shall be reviewed by the Appointments Committee of the Unit that has advertised the position, and if qualified, shall be short-listed for that position.