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Animal Care Assistant

McGill UniversityCattle ComplexPosted Oct 2, 2026
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Hiring Unit:

Macdonald Campus Farm/Dairy Unit

 

Position Summary:

Feeding /milking /cleaning pens / bedding stalls /sweeping /cleaning-brushing cows/  educational tours and all other duties assigned by the senior technician.  This is a high paced working environment, be prepared for physical work! You may also be required to work at other areas of the Farm as determined by the Farm Manager, doing a variety of tasks not necessarily listed in this contract.

 

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Previous work on a dairy farm an asset.

 
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #2 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $18.63

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-10-05

Position End Date:

2027-01-09

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-06

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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