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).

Below are the general requirements and details that apply to the position. All Directors will be reporting to the Co-Chairs throughout the work term.

General Requirements

  • A flexible weekly schedule with an eagerness to put forth quality work
    • Work term will be from June 2023 to the Conference date in 2024, including summer months (although less time commitment)
    • Passion for creativity and innovation in STEM
    • Excellent management and organizational skills
    • A highly driven and optimistic mentality
    • Nice to have qualities:
      • Leadership experience
      • Relative experience pertaining to desired position (eg. Finance coursework)

    Finance Director Requirements

    • Manage cash inflow and outflow
    • Work with co-chairs to make and update conference budget
    • Work with all departments to ensure budget requirements are met
    • Deliver a financial report to co-chairs

    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 June 5th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

    Interviews are expected to be conducted June 10th-11th , and will be online.

    Apply now and contribute to a long-lasting tradition of teamwork, community, and engineering fun at Queen's!