Communications Assistant A

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Hiring Unit:
Student Affairs Officer, Macdonald Campus

Position Summary:

• Hosts in person campus tours.
• Greets students & answers general inquiries about the Macdonald Campus (programs, student life, living in Montreal, etc.) with a positive attitude
• In collaboration with McGill Recruitment staff, shares own student experience, answers questions from prospective students, their families, guidance counselors, and alumni during webinars, virtual events, and when safety guidelines permit, in-person events.
• Participates in social media campaigns and events (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
• Supports other recruitment activities and events, as needed, such as answering the phone, responding to e-mails and assisting in various administrative tasks, helping with the setting up and taking down of signs, equipment, during on campus events.
• The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by the incumbent.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Communication skills.
• Experience or confidence with making oral presentations such as giving tours to groups of students and their parents.
• Ability to clearly present information & answer questions.
• Exhibit customer service approach and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility and dependability required.
• Being currently enrolled in programs offered at the Macdonald Campus is 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 3 on a scale of 0-4.

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

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

(AMUSE A) $16.25

5 (Part time)

2025-11-24

2026-05-09

2025-11-21

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.