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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor Assist in the conversion of Chemical Engineering Professors' Laboratory websites to the McGill website standard and assist with general clerical office duties.
Hiring Unit:
Department of Chemical Engineering
Job Title:
Office Assistant B
Salary:
$18.25/hr plus a 4% vacation and 3.6% holiday indemnity.
Hours:
10-15 hrs/week
Duration:
1-Sep-2026 to 30-Apr-2027
Job Schedule:
Standard (Canada)
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Demonstrating a positive and professional demeanor when greeting students and staff and responding to general inquiries, including providing directions, policy guidance, and contact information.
Additional responsibilities may include:
Assisting administrative staff in Chemical Engineering tasks such as archiving documents, relocating files updating various spreadsheets such as the key inventory and student emails, etc.
Performing basic office duties, including document formatting, labeling, spell-checking, mail merges, and drafting correspondence from templates.
Maintaining a tidy and organized work environment.
Please note that the above description is illustrative and not exhaustive of all duties associated with the role.
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 #3 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
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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, [email protected].
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- 1 year related experience
- Authorized to work in Canada and willing to work at McGill campus in Quebec
- English communication proficiency (assessed at level 3)
- Demonstrated positive, professional demeanor when greeting students and staff and responding to inquiries
- Basic office/clerical skills (document formatting, labeling, spell-checking, mail merges, drafting from templates)
- Administrative tasks such as archiving, relocating files, updating spreadsheets and student emails, maintaining organized workspace
What We Do
McGill University is a public research university with extensive research activities across various engineering disciplines, including civil and materials engineering, focusing on areas like construction materials and advanced manufacturing.
