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Office Assistant

McGill UniversityEducation BuildingPosted Aug 26, 2026
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Hiring Unit:
Internships & Student Affairs Office

Position Summary:
This is a Work study position. Only McGill University students who are currently enrolled in a program (excluding Faculty of Education program) are eligible to apply. Applicants must be Work Study Program eligible.

Primary Duties

  • Attending to the front desk, giving information to visitors , and directing them as required
  • Answering e-mails and phone calls in a timely & professional manner
  • Following up with different parties by email.
  • Organizing digital files.
  • General clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, shredding, etc.
  • Assisting with special events and projects during the course of normal working hours.


Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Good knowledge of McGill's campus, services and resources.
  • Ability to be focused and flexible, and work in a busy environment. Ability to work in a PC environment.
  • Basic web editing experience is an asset.
  • Punctual, organized and professional.
  • Good command of English is required; French is an asset.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $17.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

12 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-08-30

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

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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