About QEC
The Queen’s Engineering Competition (QEC) is an annual event that allows engineering students from different disciplines attending Queen’s University to compete in a variety of engineering competition categories. QEC showcases the innovation and creativity of Queen’s Engineering students, throughout a weekend of good-natured competition. The winners of each category are selected to compete at the Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC), where they compete for cash prizes and a chance to attend the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC).
We are currently hiring coordinators in the following departments, with some specific roles outlined below:
- Sponsorship (3)
- Logistics (3)
- Delegate Coordinator
- General Coordinator (2)
- Marketing (3)
- Web/IT Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Outreach Coordinator
- Challenges (8)
Below are the general requirements and details that apply to all positions. All Coordinators will be reporting to their respective Director throughout the work term and are expected to attend regular meetings.
General Requirements
- A flexible weekly schedule with an eagerness to put forth quality work
- Work term will be from April 2023 to the Conference date in 2024, including summer months (although less time commitment)
- Passion for creativity and innovation in STEM
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic
Sponsorship Coordinator Requirements
- Reach out to companies regularly
- Applying for grants/donations
- Assist other coordinators as needed
Marketing Coordinator Requirements
- Design and manage the QEC 2023/24 website
- Apply creativity skills to promote QEC on social media platforms
- Take photos and videos during the conference
- Create visual content to promote QEC on campus and during conference
Logistics Coordinator Requirements
- Manage delegate registration and accommodations prior to conference
- Research possible venues and caterers to host QEC
- Work closely with Finance Director to ensure all expenses are within budget
Challenges Coordinator Requirements
- Determine the outline of the competition and ensure feasibility
- Determine the size of venue and budget needed for resources
- Create and present a delegate/rubric package for each challenge
The Human Rights and Equity Office encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. The HREO will provide accommodation support to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please contact the HREO at (equity @ queensu.ca) or (613-533-2563)
Contact the incoming Co-Chairs, Rodrigo Del Aguila (20rdav @ queensu.ca) and Mariam El-Behiry (19meb17 @ queensu.ca), if you have any questions about the position.
Applications are due on May 29th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Interviews are expected to be conducted on May 30th-31st, and will be online.
Apply now and contribute to a long-lasting tradition of teamwork, community, and engineering fun at Queen's!