KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services

06/03/2026

The future workforce is shaped by people who are willing to share their stories.

Last week, the KEYS team worked alongside our school and community partners to connect more than 600 students with local Career Coaches. Through the Ontario Career Lab initiative, students at Frontenac Secondary School, Bayridge Secondary School Parents, and Holy Cross Catholic High School had the opportunity to connect with local professionals and hear firsthand about the many pathways that can lead to meaningful careers.

A special thank you to our incredible volunteer Career Coaches. Several coaches generously participated in more than one event this week, giving their time, sharing their experiences, and answering thoughtful questions from students exploring their futures. Your willingness to invest in the next generation makes a lasting impact.

Career conversations help students see possibilities they may never have considered and remind them that careers are rarely a straight line. The stories, advice, and encouragement shared this week helped bring career exploration to life.

KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services is proud to facilitate these conversations in our community through the Ontario Career Lab initiative, delivered in partnership with HIEC and the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to our volunteers, school partners, and everyone who helped make this busy week such a success.

06/02/2026

Come work with us at KEYS as a Job Developer, Opportunities Fund.

📅 Start: June 22, 2026
📅 End: March 26, 2027
💰 $29.60 | 35 hours/week
📍 Kingston, ON
🕒 Apply by: 9am - Friday, June 22, 2026
📩 Apply to Jaclyn Nadon at [email protected]
👉 More info: https://ow.ly/cpOW50Z6gno

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. KEYS does not use AI in its recruitment process.

KEYS is committed to employment equity.

We encourage members of designated groups to apply and self-identify.

KEYS is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.

We will make appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities.

To obtain a copy of this posting and job description in an alternate format, or to request any accommodation, contact us directly at:
[email protected] | 613.546.5559 Ex. 247 | TTY: 613.546.0511

Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.

KEYS is located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Huron-Wendat. We strive to support all those impacted by colonialism.

06/01/2026

Imagine feeling more confident while earning money as you learn!

The START Here! program is open to youth under 30 who are currently unemployed and no longer in full-time school.

Program highlights:
• Workplace skills training
• Access to fully funded certifications
• One-on-one and group job search support
• Ongoing employment supports

Commitment:
Participants must be able to commit to 4 weeks of full-time, in-person training, be ready to work full-time hours, and under 30 years of age and out of work/full-time school.

How to apply:
📞 Call: 613-483-2232
📧 Email: [email protected]

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/xEsj50Z5lE2

05/31/2026

This National Accessibility Week, we are reminded that accessibility is not optional, it is essential to building communities where everyone can participate and thrive.

For many individuals accessing services, employment, education, or community spaces, barriers can impact not only opportunity, but also confidence and independence. True accessibility means creating environments where people feel welcomed, supported, and empowered from the very beginning.

It means listening to lived experience, removing obstacles with intention, and continuing to build systems and spaces that reflect dignity, equity, and inclusion for all.

Every person deserves the opportunity to fully participate in community life and creating that future is a shared responsibility.

05/30/2026

Come work with us at KEYS as an Employment Advisor, Integrated Employment Services!

📅 Start: June 22, 2026 or ASAP
📅 End: March 26, 2027
💰 $29.60 | 35 hours/week
📍 Kingston, ON
🕒 Apply by: 9am - Thursday, June 11, 2026
📩 Apply to Jaclyn Nadon at [email protected]
👉 More info: Employment Advisor, Integrated Employment Services (IES) Kingston - Competition No. 619 - KEYS Job Centre

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. KEYS does not use AI in its recruitment process.
KEYS is committed to employment equity.

We encourage members of designated groups to apply and self-identify.

KEYS is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.

We will make appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities.

To obtain a copy of this posting and job description in an alternate format, or to request any accommodation, contact us directly at:
[email protected] | 613.546.5559 Ex. 247 | TTY: 613.546.0511

Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.

KEYS is located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Huron-Wendat. We strive to support all those impacted by colonialism.

05/29/2026

Did you know KEYS is a registered charity?

We help job seekers, employers, and newcomers, with most programs at no cost. Your support impacts our community.

Together, we help change lives.
Here’s how your donation can make a difference:

$250 = Industry certification for a job seeker

$100 = 1 hour of kitchen access at The Harbour Community Kitchen (HCK)

$50 = help a newcomer with essential healthcare needs

Every donation counts: https://ow.ly/na0v50Z4RJs

💛 Help Make More Possible.

05/27/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe accessing support and services in their community.

KEYS is proud to stand alongside community partners, Kingston Immigration Partnership - KIP, Kingston Community Health Centres, ACFOMI and Kingston Literacy & Skills in signing the Access Without Fear Declaration, reaffirming a shared commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive, and accessible spaces for newcomers and individuals regardless of immigration status.

This initiative reflects the belief that access to support systems, and community resources should never be limited by fear or uncertainty. Building inclusive communities requires collective action and strong partnerships rooted in dignity and compassion.

KEYS' Executive Director, Madeleine Nerenberg, shared this work is about ensuring people feel safe, respected, and supported as members of our community.

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/MGjC50Z4mbB

05/27/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe accessing support and services in their community.

KEYS is proud to stand alongside community partners, Kingston Immigration Partnership - KIP, Kingston Community Health Centres, AND Kingston Literacy & Skills in signing the Access Without Fear Declaration, reaffirming a shared commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive, and accessible spaces for newcomers and individuals regardless of immigration status.

This initiative reflects the belief that access to support systems, and community resources should never be limited by fear or uncertainty. Building inclusive communities requires collective action and strong partnerships rooted in dignity and compassion.

KEYS' Executive Director, Madeleine Nerenberg, shared this work is about ensuring people feel safe, respected, and supported as members of our community.

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/MGjC50Z4mbB

05/26/2026

You may know KEYS as a leading provider of employment services in Kingston and the surrounding region, but did you know KEYS is also a registered Canadian charity helping build brighter futures in our community?

From supporting newcomers and refugee families, to empowering youth, women entrepreneurs, and job seekers, KEYS is making a lasting impact every day.

KEYS’ 2026 Charitable Giving Campaign aims to Make More Possible: more opportunity, more support, and more impact for those who need it most.

Every donation helps strengthen our community.

Learn more:

You may know KEYS as the largest provider of employment services in Kingston, Gananoque, and the surrounding region. But did you know they’re also a registered Canadian Charity, and that your donation, no matter the size, can help support vital community programs?