Communications Assistant
At a glance
Junior Communications role at Mcgill. Bronfman Building · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Welcome guests and support registration for Maxime Cohen’s Book Celebration
- Help prepare event spaces before the celebration and pack them down afterward
- Contribute to the Book Celebration team overseen by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management
What you bring
- You are an MMR, MBA or MMA student, or a McGill BCom student in the second year with a retail concentration
- You hold a high school diploma and have one year of related experience
- You can use Microsoft Office and bring strong critical thinking and organizational skills
Who this fits
This part-time role is suited to a reliable, self-directed student who can prioritize tasks and work both independently and with a team. You must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work at the Quebec campus. Spoken and written English are needed for day-to-day duties; French is an asset.
From the employer
Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit:
Bensadoun School of Retail Management
Position Summary:
Overseen by BSRM, the intern will have as principal responsibilities:
To be part of Maxime Cohen’s Book Celebration team.
To greet guests, and help with the registration.
To assist in the set up and tear down of the events.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
MMR, MBA, MMA students or U2 of the McGill University BCom Degree program, with a concentration in Retail and preferably a focus on finance, analytics and/or IS., Microsoft Office; strong critical thinking capabilities.
Other Qualifying skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task; strong organizational skills, reliable, self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and with others in a team. Must be client-focused and service-oriented; strong desire to work in an entrepreneurial educational environment. English (spoken and written), French (spoken and written) 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 # (qualifier) 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 ExperienceHourly Salary:
(AMUSE B) $22.00Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
5 (Part time)Position Start Date:
2026-10-19Position End Date:
2026-10-21Deadline 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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