Queen’s Biomedical Innovation Team (QBiT) - Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
The Queen’s Biomedical Innovation Team (QBiT) is an interdisciplinary design team that designs, prototypes, and tests innovative biomedical devices to address healthcare concerns both globally and within our local community.
For the 2026–27 school year, QBiT will be focusing on global health–related biomedical innovation. To learn more about our current and upcoming projects, please visit our website:
https://www.qbitqueensu.ca/
Position Description:
One Chief Communications Officer (CCO) will be hired. The role of the CCO is to oversee QBiT’s external communications, public branding, outreach initiatives, and team events.
The CCO will oversee the Director of Marketing and Director of Outreach.
Applicants not selected for CCO may automatically be considered for Director of Marketing or Director of Outreach.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing QBiT’s communications and branding strategy, including social media, website content, and outreach
- Supporting the Director of Marketing in maintaining QBiT’s online presence and promotional materials
- Supporting the Director of Outreach in organizing community engagement and team events
- Maintaining relationships with other university clubs, organizations, and external partners
- Helping coordinate social events for executive and general members
- Regularly attending executive meetings and providing updates
- Overseeing the Director of Marketing and Director of Outreach
Ideal qualities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong self-initiative
- Excellent teamwork and leadership abilities
- Creatively oriented and organized
- Willing to take initiative outside of regular meeting times to promote QBiT and build relationships
Interview info:
Interviews will take place during June 21st, June 26th, June 27th and June 28th .
QBiT encourages applications from undergraduate students of all backgrounds and experiences and will provide accommodation support to any applicants as required.
If you have any questions about the application or application process, please feel free to contact the incoming co-captains, Ruby Sinclair and Sabrina Packer, at qbit @ engsoc.queensu.ca.
Applications are due June 18th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate student
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong self-initiative
- Excellent teamwork and leadership abilities
- Creatively oriented and organized
- Willingness to take initiative outside of regular meeting times
What We Do
Formed in 1897, the Engineering Society of Queen’s University is one of the oldest representative bodies for engineering students in Canada and continues to be a leader in student initiatives, overseeing fifty-eight student-run initiatives ranging from design projects to services to student events.
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