Relectric - Co-Captain

Engineering Society of Queen's University; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to revolutionizing the automotive industry through sustainable technology. As a Co-Captain, you will play a vital role in leading operations for electric vehicle conversions, managing timelines, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects while gaining hands-on experience in the automotive field. Collaborate with passionate individuals and contribute to a mission that promotes sustainable practices in the industry. If you're ready to make a difference and drive change, we invite you to apply and be part of this exciting journey!

Qualifications

• Strong passion for the automotive industry and sustainability.
• Ability to manage projects and engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team operations and manage project timelines.
• Engage with stakeholders and showcase technical progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Management Skills

Initiative Skills

Technical Understanding of Mechanical Systems

Technical Understanding of Electrical Systems

Technical Understanding of Thermal Systems

Job description

The Queen's Relectric Car Team (QRCT) is dedicated to retrofitting old combustion engine vehicles with new Electric Vehicle (EV) systems. We are creating solutions for mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems to develop a framework for widespread adoption, reducing the waste generated by the global EV revolution. By continuously striving to improve our approach to EV conversions, we additionally enable hands-on experiences for our undergraduate student members with modern automotive technology.

QRCT is looking for individuals with a keen interest in our work to contribute to our mission in a leadership role. The Co-Captain oversees team-wide operations, such as the technical progress of our EV conversions, and engagement with on- and off-campus stakeholders. This position is perfect for those interested in organizational strategy, fostering external relationships, and Relectric’s overall success.

Responsibilities:

1. Communicate Relectric’s organizational direction and technical project goals to executive team members.
2. Manage internal timelines and allocate appropriate resources to achieve project deadlines.
3. Engage with the Engineering Society, alumni networks, and Smith Engineering to ensure that Relectric’s operations are well-aligned with stakeholder interests.
4. Engage with off-campus parties, such as sponsors and local auto-shops, to advance current funding and/or sourcing partnerships.
5. Showcase Relectric’s mission and technical progress at conferences, speaker panels, etc.
6. Provide technical support to sub-teams when necessary.
7. Provide business direction for Finance, Marketing, and Logistics teams.

Assets:

1. Strong passion for the automotive industry.
2. Interpersonal and management skills.
3. Strong initiative skills with appreciation for long-term goals.
4. Strong understanding of Relectric’s technical projects and ability to contribute meaningfully to the development of Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal sub-systems.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Multiple candidates will be hired for this position, dividing responsibilities based on strengths and interests. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our goal of promoting sustainable technology adoption in the automotive industry.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 7th, 2025

Anticipated Interview Dates: March 10th - March 14th, 2025

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mattias Zeni at [e-mail].