Faculty Recruitment
Queen's UniversitySearching for Employment in the Kingston Region
Whether you are seeking to continue your career or search for employment for the first time, we are available to talk with you before or after your move to Kingston to answer your questions and discuss:
- the local labour market and where to look for opportunities in your profession
- finding relevant community networking events and connections
- guidance regarding your resume/curriculum vitae
- issues relating to permission to work in Canada and foreign training
- referrals to campus and community resources
- information about volunteer opportunities
We will provide you with a personalized consultation and a resource kit with referrals to relevant employment services to jump-start your job search.
Additional information about Kingston's labour force according to the 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board is included below.
Top 7 Industries Representing Percentage of Total Experienced Labour Force
71% (43,045) of the total experienced labour force (60,310) in the City of Kingston are represented in the following 7 (out of 20) industry groups.
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1. Health Care and Social Assistance Kingston 14.7% (8,855) Ontario 9.4% (611,745) |
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2. Educational Services Kingston 13.5% (8,150) Ontario 6.7% (433,485) |
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3. Public Administration Kingston 12.4% (7,495) Ontario 5.4% (350,075) |
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4. Retail Trade Kingston 12.2% (7,325) Ontario 11.1% (720,235) |
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5. Accommodation and Food Services Kingston 8.6% (5,185) Ontario 6.4% (414,970) |
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6. Construction Kingston 5.1% (3,060) Ontario 5.9% (384,780) |
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7. Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Kingston 4.9% (2,975) Ontario 4.9% (314,005) |
Source Data: Statistics Canada 2006 Census Data