Communications Officer (Queen's University)
Remuneration: $70,471.00 - $85,934.00/Annually
Deadline: 7 July 2026

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Performance, Communications & Marketing, the Communications Officer is responsible for writing, editing, communications planning, campaign execution, and constituent relations for cancer researchers within Queen's Health Sciences (QHS), which includes the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Rehabilitation. This position will have a special focus on promoting awareness of cancer research programs and building the reputation of the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute (SCRI).

The position will develop, and execute new communications opportunities, including the promotion of key success stories, projects, and initiatives that advance the implementation of the faculty's strategic plan. The incumbent will play a key role on the QHS Communications team in terms of development of key messages, content creation, quality control, and outreach to target audiences. Assignments will include creating announcements, feature news stories, speeches and talks, social media posts, reports, op-eds, media pitches, newsletters, video storyboards and scripts, marketing materials, and other multimedia content in partnership with SCRI.

A key priority for the position will be to develop and implement a tactical communications plan to promote cancer research and the SCRI, focusing on stewardship and philanthropy-oriented communications. The incumbent will engage with researchers and patients to share their stories, creating customized, engaging content. The incumbent will collect, analyze, and synthesize communications data to assess viability of tactics and strategy. Media relations & monitoring support may be required as a subcomponent of the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates, implements and regularly updates communications, marketing and advertising plans that promote and profile events and programs.
• Provides input to assist staff with the development and implementation of communication plans and marketing strategies.
• Manages and executes communications and marketing projects.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative market research, including leading focus groups, assessing analytics, reviewing feedback and data, and recommending approaches.
• Writes articles, social media content, releases, briefing notes, speaking notes, key messages, Q&As, fact sheets, video content, and other materials.
• Implements strategies designed to engage alumni and encourage philanthropy, with a specific focus on cancer research.
• Organizes event/facility photography and video production.
• Develops suitable performance analytics for communications activities.
• Monitors content and links to the website.
• Organizes electronic communications with external groups.
• Provides support for issues and crisis management responses.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop project plans.
• Actively participate in SCRI meetings and provide a communications perspective on event planning.
• Other duties as required in support of the SCRI or QHS communications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in the area of communications. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.
• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience, preferably in communications, strategic marketing or external relations.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to professionally and effectively interact with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds and at many different levels both internal and external to the University.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Ability to identify opportunities to align and co-ordinate initiatives with similar objectives.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with an appreciation for the implications of errors for the University with respect to reputation and relationship building.
• High level of tact, discretion and good judgement. Ability to respond to sensitive and/or controversial situations with maturity and sound judgment and use discretion when handling confidential information.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.

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Executive Director (Kingston Literacy & Skills)
Remuneration: $82,000 - $102,000/Annually
Deadline: 26 July 2026

Kingston Literacy & Skills (KL&S) is a non-profit charitable community organization. With professional, knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers, we deliver essential skills upgrading, workforce preparation, and English Language instruction to adults 18+ in Kingston and Napanee.

Do you have a passion for supporting others to achieve their goals in education, employment, and independence? If you want to work in the non-profit/charitable sector with a great team that strives to empower lives through learning, then consider a career with KL&S.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the key leadership position in the organization. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the organization and has operational responsibility for all KL&S staff, programs and organizational support functions. As the primary spokesperson for the organization, the Executive Director will develop and sustain collaborative partnerships to achieve our mission, goals, and objectives.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership abilities and impeccable communication skills and take a holistic approach to organizational management/oversight of operations. We are looking for someone to lead our team to success, whose goal is to inspire others by example, enabling the agency to fully realize its mission and reach its maximum potential. An understanding of literacy, adult education, newcomer services, settlement programming or community development will be considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the Board to develop a shared vision for the future of the agency and implementing a strategic plan that supports the KL&S mission within both organizational guidelines and policies and funders’ requirements and standards.
• Transparent and collaborative leadership style, and the ability to support and empower staff through clear guidance and consistent decision-making while fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion in a healthy, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
• As primary spokesperson, effectively promoting the agency, advocating for the mission and building relationships with funders, donors, government agencies and community organizations through direct dialogue, public speaking engagements and developing and maintaining a social media presence.
• Leading all fundraising activities, including grant writing, donor development, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and community partnerships.
• Developing and implementing long-term fundraising and revenue-generation strategies.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition.
• Ensuring programs remain responsive, accessible, and aligned with community needs
• Supporting literacy and skills training initiatives for adults, families, and newcomers to Canada.
• Promoting digital literacy and inclusive learning opportunities.
• Monitoring program outcomes and evaluating organizational impact.
• Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Responsible for budgeting including strategic forecasting, fund allocation, and fiscal compliance. The ED builds, monitors, and presents budgets to the Board, ensuring resources align with the organization's mission and statutory requirements.
• Overseeing daily operations, staffing, and program delivery.
• Supporting policy development, risk management, and operational planning.
• Works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to support governance and organizational priorities and develop a system of sharing information that enables the Board to effectively carry out its governance role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Postsecondary degree in nonprofit/charitable sector management, education, social services, public administration, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of senior management and progressively responsible supervision experience within the non-profit/charitable sector.
• Strategic business planning including an understanding of finance and revenue generation approaches.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit/charitable governance and Board relations.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations.
• Experience in community organization development, human resources management and financial management.
• Proactive and analytical thinking approach and experience developing strategic and operational plans and leading change collaboratively.
• Utilize marketing skills and approaches to build awareness, especially using social media platforms.
• Transparent and collaborative leadership style, and the ability to support and empower staff through clear guidance and consistent decision-making. Capacity to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion in a healthy, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word).
• Superior demonstration of professionalism, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

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Theatre Critic & Researcher (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Remuneration: $21.65/hourly – Part-Time
Deadline: Rolling

The Kingston Theatre Alliance’s Performance Blog is a primary resource for audiences, artists, and theatre practitioners to engage in critical dialogues. Our platform consolidates events and news about arts workers and organizations in the Southeastern Ontario area in an accessible and accountable manner never seen before by the region. The writing team looks for passionate individuals who are committed to questioning who and what criticism is FOR, all while building a stronger sector for live performance in the region.

Kingston Theatre Through the Years (KTTY) is a research project that will consolidate the past century of Kingston’s theatre history. We are working to celebrate the growth of theatre in our region and provide a resource to artists and arts administrators that will benefit them in grant applications, collaborations, and historical pieces. KTTY is looking for writers and researchers interested in uncovering Kingston’s stories and sharing them with the public.

The Theatre Critic and Researcher will work with both the KTA Blog and KTTY team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and publish reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, and other forms of coverage on theatre/live performance practice in the Kingston and Southeastern Ontario region. Content may take the form of writing, video, podcasts, etc.
• Achieve a fast turnaround (24 hours) for each article.
• Pitch ideas for blog content including potential reviews, interviews, and opinion pieces.
• Attend weekly meetings with the editorial team.
• Represent the blog in a professional manner while attending all events.
• Assist the Project Leads in gathering online resources.
• Collect the Queen’s Archives information and compile it in an easy to access way.
• Create an internal database/system for locating where the in-person materials are (for future people on the project to access easily).
• Create a citations spreadsheet.
• Digitize documents/take photos of relevant material.
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks, as needed to support Project Leads.
• Write essays to accompany the timeline.
• Collaboratively develop the timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position is funded by Student Work Placement and requires the successful candidate to be a student.
• Detailed-oriented; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Research productions, producing organizations, and individual artists to contextualize articles.
• Passion for live performance and a desire to inspire community engagement with theatre and other forms of live performance in Kingston.
• Thrives while working within a small and passionate collaborative writing team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong understanding of Google Spreadsheets
• Strong writing, research, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with southeastern Ontarian arts.
• Must be a student of a post-secondary institution in which there is crossover between employment and studies.

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Upper Strings Teaching Artist (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $32-$36/Hourly (Part-Time)
Deadline: Until Filled

We are seeking an energetic and engaging Strings Teaching Artist to join our St. Thomas More Catholic School team. Your focus will be teaching strings classes (up to 15 students) at beginner and junior levels. Groups include both violin and viola students as well as varied learning styles. Students are in grades 3-7. This role requires significant independent initiative and understanding of backward design concepts. It also allows for your musical creativity to shine! Team preparation begins September 8th, 2026. Programming with students begins in late September.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Upper Strings Teaching Artist will be a lively musician/educator whose primary instrument is Violin or Viola. They will work collaboratively in a team environment. Activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Music Teaching: teach groups of children in 40-minute learning blocks (2 per day) using a student-centered and fun pedagogical approach focusing on proper posture, instrumental technique, pitching, note reading, ensemble skills, etc. Prepare lesson plans to align with program learning priorities, student learning needs, and concert goals. Arrange music using a scaffolding approach for differentiated learning styles/levels, and prepare parts as needed.
• Instrument maintenance: stay on top of instrument issues, do small repairs, be pro-active about larger repairs, keep instrument database updated.
• Communications: maintain clear communication with the site team, ensure any schedule
• changes or pertinent information is communicated in a timely manner to the relevant people.
• Classroom support: provide support for other teaching artists, students, B.Ed placement students and volunteers; mentor/supervise students in all contexts during Sistema Kingston program hours and performances including start of day, snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space Management: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated performance proficiency in violin or viola
• Ability to read and arrange music
• Post-secondary degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience
• Music teaching experience with groups of children. Experience with children with Adverse Childhood Experiences, special needs, or behavior exceptionalities an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Conducting experience would be a strong asset
• Loves working with children
• Resourceful and creative self-starter, with strong attention to detail and consistency
• Collaborative and team oriented, open to observation and constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to think ahead to anticipate needs and potential problems
• Ability to remain calm and respond sensitively in stressful or difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Physically able to carry up to 20 lbs
• Make lesson plans to meet pedagogical goals and scaffold learning to meet students’ needs
• Make decisions about student instrument assignments and repairs
• Assess which problems to refer to appropriate other staff and which to handle to completion.

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Guitar Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
• A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
• Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
• Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required

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Woodwinds Teacher (Long & McQuade)
Deadline: Until Filled

Lessons Teachers work as independent contractors. The majority of Long & McQuade stores have on-site Lesson Centres that offer lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds, brass, strings and voice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Suitable candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A music degree or diploma from a recognized University or College
• A minimum Grade 8 RCM standing with Grade 2 Rudiments professional equivalency
• Must have previous teaching experience with all ages of students
• Knowledge and application of standard teaching methods and lesson curriculum in the private or group lesson situation is required

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