iCons Head Manager

About

The iCons Head Manager will be responsible for the operational aspect of the iCon service and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising the staff
• Staff hiring, training, scheduling of working hours, and discipline
• Liaising between EngSoc and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
• Maintaining an annual budget and strategic plan to be presented to EngSoc and the Faculty
• Payroll for employees and remitting taxes

Qualifications

Skills and interests that will be considered an asset for this position include:
- Strong leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards networking
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Interest in small business management and finances
- Strong ability to research and learn independently
- Ability to motivate self and staff as well as work in groups
- Extensive time management and organizational skills
- Ability to develop projects through all stages of development and implementation

Reporting Structure

Reports to:
- Engineering Society Director of Educational Services
- Engineering Society Vice-President (Operations)

Work Term

May 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2027

Note: This is not a paid position during the summer, however, a strategic plan and budget must be created during the summer.

Compensation

• Salary: $160 per week (Salaried)
• Time Commitment: 10 hours expected per week
• Salary is non-negotiable

Application Process

Applicants are expected to provide an Application Package. The package must include (in the following order):
- Title page
- Resume
- Responses to the following 4 questions:
1. Describe your leadership style and a time you worked effectively with a team.
2. Describe ONE goal or new idea you would like to implement for the iCons and how you would achieve it.
3. Why do you want to be the Head Manager of the iCons and what qualities and/or experiences would make you a good fit for this position?
4. Please add anything additional you would like to say in your application package. (optional)

Submission Requirements

• Maximum 500 words per question
• Font: Calibri (Body)
• Text size: 11
• 1.15 spacing
• Include question headers above each of the responses
• Submit only ONE combined document and attach it to your EngSoc Breezy application.

Contact & Deadline

If you have any questions please contact the Director of Educational Services, Ella Doris (education @ engsoc.queensu.ca).

Applications are due March 6th, 2026 @ 11:59PM.

This role supports the operational management of the iCon service, contributing to the effective functioning of student services within the engineering community.

Required skills and interests:

• Strong leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards networking
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Interest in small business management and finances
• Strong ability to research and learn independently
• Ability to motivate self and staff as well as work in groups
• Extensive time management and organizational skills
• Ability to develop projects through all stages of development and implementation

Compensation and work details:

• $160 per week (salaried)
• 10 hours expected per week
• Salary is non-negotiable
• Work term: May 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2027
• This is not a paid position during the summer, however, a strategic plan and budget must be created during the summer

EngSoc (Engineering Society) appears to be a student organization associated with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, managing services like iCons for the engineering student community.