Queen's University Career Services

What Queen's University Career Services does

Queen's University Career Services is a department within the Division of Student Affairs at Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada), employing approximately 14 staff and reporting to the university's operating budget. It serves the full student population — undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates up to one year post-graduation — as well as faculty, staff, and external employers. Its core functional offerings are career coaching, resume and cover-letter review, interview preparation, experiential learning programs (the QUIP 12–16 month internship, Work Study, and Summer Work Experience Program / SWEP), career fairs, and networking via the Queen's Connects platform. The department does not operate as a revenue-generating entity; all services are provided free of charge to students and employers, positioning it as a non-commercial student affairs unit.

The department's core technology is the MyCareer online platform (single sign-on via Queen's SSO), which consolidates job postings, appointment booking, career event registration, and experiential learning workflows. The most differentiated product asset is the "Work With Impact: Queen's Career Guide to the UN Sustainable Development Goals," a structured guide covering all 17 SDGs with associated career pathways, skills, courses, volunteer opportunities, and employer connections — launched in 2025 and selected as a finalist in the International Green Gown Awards 2025 (Next Generation Learning & Skills). Supporting resources include Major Maps and Grad Maps for academic-to-career planning, self-directed Career Prep Modules delivered through the onQ learning platform, and the annual Queen's Best Magazine. The annual Engineering & Technology Fair (September 2026) and Career & Further Education Fair (September 2026) anchor the employer engagement model, pulling in multinational recruiters spanning mining, aerospace, semiconductors, nuclear, finance, and infrastructure.

Go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-driven: digital channels (MyCareer, careers.queensu.ca, bi-weekly newsletter, social media) generate top-of-funnel awareness; in-person career coaching and workshops provide mid-funnel conversion; career fairs, information sessions, and direct employer relationships close the loop. The customer base is segmented horizontally across students, recent graduates, faculty/staff, and employers — with current students as the primary segment. Because the unit is a non-commercial, publicly-funded department, revenue mechanics, pricing models, and ARR benchmarks are not applicable; viability is anchored to institutional funding rather than unit economics.

Name

Queen's University Career Services

Legal name

Queen's University Career Services

Website

https://careers.queensu.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queen's University Career Services is a non-revenue-generating student affairs department within Queen's University that provides free career coaching, job placement, internship programs (QUIP, Work Study, SWEP), career fairs, and the UN SDGs Career Guide to all enrolled students, recent graduates, faculty/staff, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Career Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Work-Study & Student Employment Program Administration (EDADAHAG), Graduate & Professional School Preparation (EDALABAI), Leadership, Service Learning & Volunteer-to-Career Pathways (EDAMAKAJ)

Keywords

• Career services
• Student employment
• Internship programs
• Career coaching
• Job search support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Services (Public Institution): As a university department, Career Services is funded through Queen's University operating budget. Services are provided free of direct charge to enrolled students and recent graduates (up to 1 year after graduation). Revenue generation is not a primary function; the service focuses on student employment support, career development, and employer connections as part of the university's student affairs mandate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Queen's University Career Services delivers free career development support to Queen's University students, recent graduates, faculty and staff, and recruiting employers. Core offerings include one-on-one career coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, the MyCareer job board and appointment platform, the QUIP 12-16 month internship program, the Work Study and SWEP employment programs, on-campus career fairs, and career planning resources such as Major Maps, Grad Maps, and the Work With Impact: Queen's Career Guide to the UN SDGs.

Product overview

Queen's University Career Services operates as a centralized career services hub offering a unified platform of interconnected services and tools. The core offerings include MyCareer (student career portal), QUIP internship program, Work Study and SWEP employment programs, Career Fairs, and planning resources (Major Maps, Grad Maps). The flagship digital resource is the Work With Impact: Queen's Career Guide to UN SDGs, a comprehensive guide covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals with associated career pathways, skills, and opportunities. Additional offerings include self-directed Career Prep Modules delivered through the onQ learning platform and Queen's Best Magazine featuring student career examples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyCareer: Online career management platform for students to access jobs, internships, and career resources
• QUIP
• Queen's Connects
• Work With Impact: Queen's Career Guide to UN SDGs

Products and services

• MyCareer

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alma Mater Society (AMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2026Canada's oldest student government with 160+ years of history, recruiting Queen's students for service staff, management, marketing, communications, IT, HR, and student leadership positions.
• Providence CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2026Southeastern Ontario's leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health, palliative care and rehabilitation serving 15,000+ individuals annually, recruiting Queen's nursing, psychology, and health sciences students.
• Queen's University - Smith School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2026Queen's prestigious business school recruiting at career fair for graduate programs including MBA and specialized master's degrees.
• Ivey Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2026Western University's Ivey School recruiting Queen's students for Master of Science in Management with fields in Business Analytics, Digital Management, or International Business (16-month programs).
• ACCIONAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Sustainable infrastructure company participating in Queen's Engineering & Technology Career Fair, recruiting students for co-op and full-time positions in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, finance, environment, and HR disciplines. Operates in over 30 countries with focus on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
• Agnico EaglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Canada's largest mining company and second largest gold producer globally, recruiting Queen's engineering students for mining, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and metallurgy internships. Recognized for leading sustainability practices in mining industry.
• AMDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Global semiconductor company designing high-performance computing technologies, recruiting Queen's students for software engineering, hardware engineering, AI, and data analyst internships in Markham, Vancouver, and Calgary.
• Andritz Hydro CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026World leader in hydroelectric turbine and generator design with 185+ years of know-how, recruiting Queen's engineering students for Young Graduate Program, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and hydro design engineer positions in Peterborough.
• BombardiercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Leading aircraft manufacturer with over 5,200 aircraft worldwide, recruiting Queen's engineering and business students at Toronto and Montreal locations. Committed to diversity through We All Belong affinity groups.
• Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization, recruiting Queen's students for engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical), sciences, and business support positions in Chalk River, Ontario.
• KiewitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026One of North America's largest construction and engineering organizations with 2025 revenues of $18.2 billion and 34,500 employees, recruiting Queen's civil, electrical, geological, and mining engineering students across Canada and US.
• L3Harris TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator with approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, recruiting Queen's computer, electrical, mechanical engineering and math students.
• National Bank of Canada Capital MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Fully-integrated investment dealer with diversity scholarship of $10,000 plus internship and mentorship, recruiting Queen's engineering, economics, math, statistics, and business students for sales & trading and corporate & investment banking in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.
• Vale Base MetalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Global supplier of critical minerals (copper and nickel) with 13,000 employees, recruiting Queen's mining, geological, chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering students plus indigenous studies and business students for co-op and trainee positions.
• Birch Hill Equity PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Leading Canadian mid-market private equity firm in Toronto with Data Science & Strategy team, offering 4-16 month internships for students in business, sciences, math, statistics, and engineering disciplines.
• Calian GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2026Mission-critical solutions provider with over 6,000 people worldwide, recruiting Queen's engineering students for nuclear analyst intern and junior nuclear analyst positions in Ottawa, Toronto, and Saskatoon.
• Principal's Office (Queen's University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueen's Principal's Office partnered with Career Services for the official launch of the UN SDGs Career Guide as part of Queen's participation in #SDGMonthCanada, a nationwide commitment to mobilizing SDGs across campuses.
• UN Sustainable Development GoalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Services has developed comprehensive career guidance aligned with all 17 UN SDGs, creating a framework connecting students' career aspirations with global impact goals. The UN SDGs Career Guide received Green Gown Awards International 2025 finalist recognition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Handshake (career services platform): Leading career services platform used by 1,400+ universities, including many Canadian institutions, providing job postings, appointment scheduling, career fairs, and analytics. A potential technology alternative or partner to Queen's MyCareer platform.
• LinkedIn (Career & Learning): Global professional networking and career development platform offering job search, learning content, and professional networking. Competes with university career services for student attention and recruiter relationships.

Emerging players

• WayUp: Job-matching platform targeted at college and university students for internships and entry-level roles, used by employers like Google, Disney, and NBA teams. Overlaps with university career services functionality for early-career talent matching.

Others

• Queen's University Student Affairs (parent unit): Parent division of Queen's University that oversees Career Services alongside other student-facing departments. Not a true peer but relevant for understanding institutional context, budget sources, and strategic alignment.
• Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Ontario: Ontario-wide ecosystem organization supporting co-op and work-integrated learning programs across universities. Relevant context for QUIP and similar internship programs operated by Queen's Career Services.

Direct peers

• Western University (Ivey) Career Management Centre: Career services at Western's Ivey Business School focuses on recruiting students for full-time and internship roles at top-tier employers. Comparable as a Canadian university career operation with strong employer partnerships and a tailored student experience.
• McGill Career Planning Service (CaPS): McGill University's centralized career services hub providing career advising, MyFuture job portal, employer recruitment, and skill-building workshops to undergraduate and graduate students. Highly comparable peer as a Canadian peer university with similar service architecture.
• University of Toronto Career Centre: Centralized career services department at Canada's largest university, offering job postings, career coaching, employer fairs, and experiential learning programs to students across all faculties. Directly comparable in mandate, service mix, and institutional structure to Queen's Career Services.
• University of British Columbia (UBC) Career Centre: UBC's central career services hub linking students to jobs, co-op programs, and career advising across multiple campuses. Comparable in scale and mission to Queen's Career Services within the Canadian university system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/queenscareers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/queenscareers
• Facebookfacebook.com/queenscareers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queens-university-career-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/queenscareers

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