About the role
Please refer to the
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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: Desautels Faculty of Management
Position Summary:
The Web Content Assistant will support the unit’s Web Manager in preparing our website for the upcoming McGill WMS migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10.
The role involves reviewing and updating existing webpages to ensure they meet McGill web standards and migration checklists, including improving accessibility (e.g., alt-text updates), refining page structure, removing outdated content (images and files), categorizing items (status) and ensuring consistent formatting and metadata.
The successful candidate will primarily work within McGill’s content management system (Drupal CMS) and Microsoft Office 365, helping to streamline a large site to ensure a smooth and efficient update.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Experience working in a CMS environment (Drupal or similar) and a strong understanding of core web design principles and best practices for accessibility, user experience and content organization.
Organized with a strong communication skills and attention to detail, including the ability to follow structured checklists. Ability to perform technical tasks such as updating media tags, links, and layouts are essential. Data (Microsoft Excel) and project management skills are key to role success.
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards, HTML fundamentals and web content management as well as Microsoft Office 365 are considered strong assets.
Bilingualism is a strong asset for this 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 # (qualifier) on a scale of0-4***.***
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here
.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE C) $18.60
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
10 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2026-05-04
Position End Date:
2026-08-28
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
.
Not the right fit? Search for Web Content Assistant jobs in Montréal, QC
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
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About the role
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: Desautels Faculty of Management
Position Summary:
The Web Content Assistant will support the unit’s Web Manager in preparing our website for the upcoming McGill WMS migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10.
The role involves reviewing and updating existing webpages to ensure they meet McGill web standards and migration checklists, including improving accessibility (e.g., alt-text updates), refining page structure, removing outdated content (images and files), categorizing items (status) and ensuring consistent formatting and metadata.
The successful candidate will primarily work within McGill’s content management system (Drupal CMS) and Microsoft Office 365, helping to streamline a large site to ensure a smooth and efficient update.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Experience working in a CMS environment (Drupal or similar) and a strong understanding of core web design principles and best practices for accessibility, user experience and content organization.
Organized with a strong communication skills and attention to detail, including the ability to follow structured checklists. Ability to perform technical tasks such as updating media tags, links, and layouts are essential. Data (Microsoft Excel) and project management skills are key to role success.
Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards, HTML fundamentals and web content management as well as Microsoft Office 365 are considered strong assets.
Bilingualism is a strong asset for this 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 # (qualifier) on a scale of0-4***.***
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click
here
.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE C) $18.60
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
10 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2026-05-04
Position End Date:
2026-08-28
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
.
Not the right fit? Search for Web Content Assistant jobs in Montréal, QC
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.