What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm Tuesday 8:30am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm

KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services

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KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services

KEYS is a registered charity. We help change lives.

As the largest provider of comprehensive employment & newcomer services in Kingston and surrounding areas, we provide services to the whole community. KEYS has four locations to serve you:

Kingston
182 Sydenham Street
255 Bagot Street

Gananoque
375 William Street S

Elgin
10 Perth Street

09/02/2026

CareerSTART Information Session

Are you a recent post-secondary graduate looking to start your career?

Join KEYS for a CareerSTART Information Session and learn how the program can help you access a 16-week wage-subsidized placement along with other employment supports.

▪️ Tuesday, September 15, 2026
▪️ 10:00 AM

Who should join?

Recent post-secondary graduates who completed their studies within the last 3 years and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, along with additional program eligibility requirements.

Interested in attending?
Email Anil at [email protected] with a brief introduction and your resume to secure your spot.

🎁 Bonus: One lucky attendee will receive a $25 Tim Hortons gift card!

Questions? Contact Anil:
📞 613-546-5559 ext. 248
📱 613-453-2403
📧 [email protected]

Your future STARTS here!

08/27/2026

KEYS is looking for a Resettlement Advisor!

📅 Start: September 28 2026, or ASAP
📅 End: April 2 2027, with possibility of extension to February 2028
💰 Pay: $32.32 | 35 hours/week
📍 Kingston, ON
🕒 Apply by: 9am - September 28, 2026
📩 Apply to Jaclyn Nadon at [email protected]
👉 More info: https://ow.ly/mokX50ZFKTz

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.

08/21/2026

Partner Appreciation: Immigrant Services Kingston and Area - ISKA

The Newcomer and Employment services team at KEYS is proud to collaborate with the ISKA team who also supports newcomers with settlement needs, government documents, housing, school and daycare enrolment, community resources and connections, multilingual services, mentoring and counselling, language assessments, referrals, and more.

For many newcomers who join our LINC English classes, their language-learning journey begins with an assessment through ISKA's Language Assessment and Referral Centre. The assessment helps identify their current language level and the language training that best fits their needs. From there, learners can continue building their English skills through programs such as LINC at KEYS.

Thank you to the team at ISKA for being such an important part of our community and championing newcomer support along with KEYS and many other wonderful partners.

08/19/2026

The InSight Youth Mentoring Program at KEYS is inviting caring community members to become mentors to youth, including newcomer and refugee youth building their lives in Canada.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who can support youth with:
• Learning and communicating in a second language
• Grade 11 and 12 Math and English
• Navigating the experiences of racialized newcomer and refugee youth
• 2SLGBTQPIA+ identities and experiences, including mentors with lived experience

Mentors meet with their mentee for approximately one hour each week, with training and ongoing support from the InSight team.

For more details:
• Visit: https://ow.ly/mHyt50ZAyYI
• Email: [email protected]

📅 Upcoming Mentor Training: September 22 & October 6 at 4:30 p.m.

08/17/2026

Sebastian joined KEYS as a volunteer for the summer months, before he leaves Kingston in September to pursue a degree in Education. Sebastian has been an incredible support for KEYS and our newcomer families during this time. He can be found organizing and playing sports with our refugee families at Lake Ontario Park during our recreational programming days - where he jumped right in without hesitation. Sebastian has also been supporting one of our refugee families to help get their four energetic children out of the house over the summer, supporting them to access recreational programming and enjoy the outdoors.

When asked what his favourite part of volunteering with KEYS is, Sebastian said "My favourite part of the role is seeing the kids that I work with grow as people. In addition, I enjoy helping to create a sense of community at the summer events and seeing the same people come back week in, week out.”

08/12/2026

This International Youth Day, we celebrate the ideas, resilience, ambition, and leadership young people bring to our communities and recognize the importance of creating opportunities for their voices, goals, and potential to grow.

That commitment takes many forms at KEYS.

From helping young people explore careers and find employment, to connecting them with mentors through the InSight Youth Mentoring Program, supporting newcomer youth as they build connections and belonging, and investing in first-generation youth through the Michael Harris Youth Award, we believe opportunity can change the direction of a young person’s journey.

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the young people already making a difference.

08/04/2026

KEYS is looking a HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Instructor

📅 Start: September 1, 2026
💰 Pay: $27.13 | 20 hours/week
📍 Kingston, ON
🕒 Apply by: 9am - August 14, 2026
📩 Apply to Jaclyn Nadon at [email protected]
👉 More info: https://ow.ly/h8Ki50Zwkx4

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.

08/03/2026

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend with friends and family.

Please Note: The KEYS offices will be closed Monday August 3, reopening Tuesday August 4.

Address

182 Sydenham Street
Kingston, ON
K7K3M2

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1pm - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1pm - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16135465559

Website

http://www.keys.ca/

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