Job Description

About Queen\'s University

Queen\xe2\x80\x99s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
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Job Summary
Universities are powerful engines of societal change. As one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading research-intensive academic institutions, Queen\xe2\x80\x99s understands its role in helping to advance the United Nations\xe2\x80\x99 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Through research, teaching, outreach, and stewardship activities, the Queen\xe2\x80\x99s community is contributing to the fight against climate change, helping to build inclusive societies, and ensuring equal access to health care and quality education to advance social impact. We also recognize that innovation, ingenuity, and collaboration are needed if we want to achieve these goals, which have united us all in a common global purpose. In both 2022 and 2021, Queen\xe2\x80\x99s ranked in the global top 10 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which assess how universities are advancing the UN SDGs within and beyond their local communities. In 2022, the rankings measured more than 1,500 post-secondary institutions from 110 countries worldwide, showcasing the role that higher education institutions can play in addressing critical global challenges. In 2023, the Queen\'s Principal established a Special Advisor on the SDGs position in his office to coordinate and enhance Queen\'s contributions to SDGs.

Reporting to the Special Advisor to the Principal on the Sustainable Development Goals, the incumbent will support the Principal\'s Office to compile data to support coordination of SDG activities at Queen\xe2\x80\x99s and prepare communications and develop events to bring the Queen\'s community together around the Sustainable Development Goals, ultimately enabling increased collaboration among Queen\'s faculty, students, and staff to further enhance Queen\'s contributions to the SDGs.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and organize institutional SDG data from a range of sources (e.g., Principal\'s Office, Communications, Queen\'s Faculties)
• Support the preparation of profiles of the work of students, faculty, and staff advancing the SDGs, with a particular focus on SDG 1-3, 8, and 11. This could include (but is not limited to): reviewing research reports and publications, conducting interviews, and completing online and database searches.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for events to educate the Queen\'s community about the SDGs and to connect Queen\'s stakeholders around specific SDGs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in communications, administration, or research coordination positions.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in SDG-related work.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Given this position would be funded by a youth career initiative, the incumbent must be 30 years of age or younger at the time of application.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Exceptional technical and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to translate research findings for diverse audiences, including through plain-language summaries, executive summaries, policy papers, infographics, and videos.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of university stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency, or ability to become proficient quickly in the use of multiple software programs, such as NVivo.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen\xe2\x80\x99s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant\'s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca .