Academic Skills and Writing Specialist (Queen's University)
Remuneration: $68,920-$84,043/annually
Deadline: 17 December 2025

Student Academic Success Services (SASS) provides academic skills support to undergraduate and graduate students at all stages of program completion and levels of ability, including specialized programming for multilingual, first-year, and students at Queen's. SASS offers 1:1 appointments online, in-person, and asynchronously, as well as workshops and supports across Queen's campuses. SASS assists students in developing their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. Reporting to the SASS Manager, 1:1 Programs, the Academic Skills and Writing Specialist (ASWS) works collaboratively with the SASS and Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) teams and across the Division of Student Affairs to support a variety of programs and services and develop resources aimed at facilitating student academic success at Queen's. In particular, this position has expertise in and responsibility for supporting students with ADHD, Autism, and other disabilities affecting their academic success.

This position provides academic skills advising and writing consultation services to undergraduate and graduate students that assist them in enhancing learning, writing, and self-management and foster academic confidence and success at university. This position designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates programs, workshops, training, and services for students and other stakeholders. This position advises students on a variety of self-awareness and coping skill exercises and techniques. This position also supports students presenting with academic challenges and/or cognitive challenges related to learning disabilities, attention deficits, traumatic brain injury, or illness that have a direct bearing on their academic functioning.

What you will do

• Delivers individual and/or group academic skills strategies advising and writing consultations to undergraduate and graduate students that assist them in enhancing learning, writing, and self-management and foster academic confidence and success at university.
• Designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates programs, workshops, training, and services for students and other stakeholders.
  Advises students on a variety of self-awareness and coping skill exercises and techniques.
• Provides support to students presenting with academic challenges and/or cognitive challenges related to learning disabilities, attention deficits, traumatic brain injury, or illness that have a direct bearing on their academic functioning.
• Builds partnerships and collaborates with departments across the university and with community partners to promote and implement programs and initiatives that support student success.
• Conducts consultations with other advisors to ensure knowledge and support services are aligned with best practices.
• Develops resources to support student's academic skill development.
• Evaluates and researches comparators and best practices in student development and experiential learning.
• Chairs and/or participates on committees.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

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Festival Director (Kingston Writer's Fest)
Remuneration: $50,000-$60,000/annually
Deadline: 18 December 2025

Kingston WritersFest seeks an inspiring, growth-oriented Festival Director to lead, shape, and deliver our beloved annual literary festival and related activities.

Since 2009, Kingston WritersFest has built a reputation for exciting programs offered in an intimate, inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Festival Director is an inspiring leader who brings a powerful artistic vision to Kingston WritersFest’s (KWF) annual flagship literary festival and related off-season events. They are responsible for all aspects of the festival, including administrative oversight and production.

The Festival Director works diligently to implement goals set by the Board of Directors in the Strategic Plan. They manage staff and volunteers and sustain the KWF’s financial resilience. They plan, develop and deliver innovative, high-quality literary arts programs and communications that cultivate participation and build the KWF’s contributions to cultural life throughout and beyond the region.

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Communications Coordinator, Temporary up to 12 months (Utilities Kingston)
Remuneration: $70,478.00 - $95,293.00/annually
Deadline: 30 December 2025

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for accurately coordinating the implementation of internal and external communications plans. The incumbent develops and implements communication tactics that are aligned with the communications strategy. They generate and schedule content for various online and offline communication channels, both internally and externally.

Major Responsibilities:

• Update and coordinate internal and external communications for campaigns, events and awards.
• Maintain content calendars for internal and external communications vehicles, supporting strategic initiatives as defined in the annual communications plan.
• Photograph and video subject matter to support internal and external communications channels.
• Design promotional materials and assets including posters/flyers, email graphics, brochures, etc.
• Design, send and track monthly employee newsletters.
• Liaise with departments and graphic designers, print-houses, and other content developers to ensure materials and images are aligned with communication goals.
• Develop written content for internal and external communication channels including news releases, website articles, emails, social media posts, and annual reports etc. Ensure content is up to date, engaging, and is consistent with brand standards.
• Update and maintain the Social Media Management System.
• Liaise with vendors and assist employees in purchasing branded promotional items.

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Librarian – Programming and Outreach (Kingston Frontenac Public Library)
Remuneration: $74,493-$81,663/annually
Deadline: 9 January 2025 | 4:30 PM

The Librarian, Programming and Outreach is a dynamic, community-focused member of the team delivering programs and outreach services to the public and will act as Librarian in Charge of the library system in the absence of a Manager. In addition, the Librarian, Programming and Outreach will:

• Provide information, programs and services to the community and be responsible for an area of service.
• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of library services including community outreach, collection development, readers’ advisory and reference.
• Participate in decision-making which affects the library’s relations with the community.
• Assign work, supervise and direct the workflow of page and other library staff.

The Successful Candidate

• Masters of Library or Information Science degree from an ALA accredited library school; undergraduate degree in social science (e.g., Bachelor of Social Work) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Librarian with programming responsibilities in a medium to large-size library.
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, histories, governance structures, lands, and cultures and an understanding of decolonization and Indigenization, would be an asset.
• Fluency in French, another key language (Arabic, Spanish, Chinese), or an Indigenous language would be an asset.
• Direct experience as Librarian in Charge of a library system.
• Excellent public relation and de-escalation skills, tact, resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to perform in challenging situations and as part of a team, with an emphasis on customer service and technology.
• Demonstrated planning, people management, problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Shift work, evenings and Saturdays are required. Sunday shifts on a voluntary basis.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence Class G required for travel to library locations and outreach events.

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School Photographer (Edge Imaging)
Remuneration: $19.00 - $21.00/hourly
Deadline: Until Filled

The school photographer will travel to various schools to conduct school photo day sessions. The photographer will be required to photograph both children and adults. The successful candidate must be a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about photography and is customer service oriented.

What you will focus on

• Photograph a variety of subjects both children and adults individually or in groups
• Setup and break down professional photography equipment
• Coordinate the photo session day at the school to ensure an efficient day
• Address a variety of school administrator, teacher and students’ requests
• Training to become a professional photographer will be provided
• Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Photography experience not required, but preferred
• Strong customer focus and organization skills
• Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities
• Experience working with children is an asset
• Experience working in retail and customer service is an asset
• Successful candidates require reliable car with the ability to carry professional photographic equipment. A valid driver’s license and car insurance is required
• As this position involves working with children in a school setting, the successful applicants must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
  Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

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Choir Teaching Artist - Part Time (Sistema Kingston)
Remuneration: $30 - $35/hourly
Deadline: Until Filled

Sistema Kingston is seeking an energetic and engaging Choir Teaching Artist to join our Saint Thomas More School team in January 2026 to finish out the year, leading up to their year end concert on May 14th at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. You will focus on singing and vocal skill development with students in grades 2-6, sometimes in small groups (7-11), and sometimes in “tutti choir” (approx. 25-30). Preparation begins January 5th, and work with students begins on January 12th.

On-site hours are Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:30pm. While Sistema is looking for someone who can join the team for 4 days/week in the long run, they are open to discussion about 3 or 2 days/week for the perfect candidate! Contracts are renewed annually, with possibility of renewal for the 2026-27 year.

DETAILS

The Choir Teaching Artist will be a lively musician/educator whose specialization is Vocal and General Music. 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 vocal development, pitch matching, music fundamentals and beginner vocal harmonies (when appropriate).
• Prepare lesson plans to align with curriculum, learning priorities, timelines and concert goals.
• Make music arrangements and prepare parts as needed. The remaining site time will be in support of other Teaching Artists and program needs.
• 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 snacks and break times; model the principles and philosophy of Sistema Kingston in all activities
• Attend regular Sistema Kingston team meetings
• Space: Ensure classrooms are left clean, equipment is cleaned up, and furniture restored to correct places each day

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Executive Director (H'art Centre)
Remuneration: $55,000 - $65,000/annual
Deadline: Until Filled

H’art Centre in Kingston, Ontario is looking for a strategic, organized, collaborative and dynamic Executive Director to oversee the growth, operations and day-to-day management of the organization.

About H’art Centre

H’art Centre is an award winning, registered not-for-profit, charitable community arts hub that provides artists with developmental disabilities and those facing barriers with opportunities to create, study and produce works in the arts and collaborate with qualified, trained community artists and arts educators. We do this to nurture a vibrant, exciting and supportive culture that encourages artists, staff, volunteers and audiences to reach beyond limiting beliefs and expectations and to value and recognize artists individually for their abilities, and to share this understanding with the world.

Job Requirements

• Oversee the operations and day-to-day management of the organization
• Report to the Board of Directors
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of best practices in inclusive arts programming
• Create and implement policies and programs that promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the organization’s activities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, artist participants and their families/care givers, instructors, educational institutions, community partners, and corporate, governmental and individual donors and funders
• Oversee and support the recruitment, hiring, performance, and continuous development of staff and volunteers
• Plan and supervise H’art’s programming, events, exhibitions and performances
• Maintain a strong profile within the inclusive community arts sector and those facing barriers
• Knowledge and awareness of the values of inclusion, human capacity and empowerment as they apply to people with disabilities and developmental challenges
• Create and manage budgets and financial reports
• Develop and manage relationships with community partners, corporate, government, individual donors, and funders
• Seek out additional funding and grant opportunities and spearhead fundraising efforts

Goals and Expectations

• Expand H’art artist participant base from its current membership level
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies that promote H’art and its mandate/programs
• Expand the revenue base through growth in programming participation and through the cultivation of donors, sponsors, and grantors
• Streamline internal processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency and employee satisfaction and growth
• Advance the implementation of strategic plans developed in collaboration with the Board of Directors
• Manage the team of educators, administrators and volunteers
• Possess a high level of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, accountability, charismatic leadership and confidence
• Maintain a strong organizational profile within local, and broader, inclusive arts communities while providing opportunity for unique and engaging arts experiences, connection, and creative development and enjoyment
• Be an ambassador for inclusive access to arts and education

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Art Instructor (ArtNoise)
Remuneration: $40/hour
Deadline: Until Filled

Art Noise is having an open call for new instructors to teach classes and workshops in our new studio classroom! We are looking for instructors of all mediums to join our teaching roster.

Instructors are a casual, contract position with flexible hours based on scheduled classes, and are paid $40/hour plus up to an hour paid for set-up and/or clean-up. Instructors are also eligible for up to 25% off at Art Noise during their teaching contract.

Interested applicants are asked to send a summary of experience and examples of work to Tori at education@artnoise.ca

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Draped & Undraped Models (ArtNoise)
Remuneration: $22/hour
Deadline: Rolling

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