RBSC- Student Library Services Assistant - Office Assistant A
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).
*** The position is exclusively available to McGill undergraduate students. It is a Work Study position, and only students who are Work Study eligible may apply. When submitting your documents, please include a copy of your Work Study approval. Be sure to indicate your faculty and program, your current year, expected graduation date.
Hiring Unit: Rare Books and Special Collections
Job Title: RBSC- Student Library Services Assistant - Office Assistant A
Reports to: Director, Rare Books and Special Collections
Hour of work: 12 hours
Hourly Rate: $16.20
Classification: AMUSE A
Duration: September 2025 – December 2025
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of library staff, the student assistant will support the daily operations of the Rare Books and Special Collections department, particularly during busy periods.
Main Responsibilities:
- Help circulate library materials, including rare and special format items.
- While sitting at the front desk, answer basic questions from library users in a courteous and helpful manner.
- Assist with the organization, shelving, and processing of library materials.
- Support preservation and care of rare materials, following handling guidelines.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by staff, such as data entry, moving materials, or preparing displays.
Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- Proficiency using the library catalogue.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Clear communication skills—able to share and receive information effectively.
- Friendly, service-oriented attitude with a focus on helping library users.
- Able to safely lift, carry, and handle books and archival materials.
- Previous experience in a library or similar environment is an asset.
McGill University is an English-language institution. Verbal and written English communication are often required. This position requires English proficiency at level 3 (on a scale 0–4).
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE A) $16.20
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
12 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2025-08-31
Position End Date:
2025-12-24
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-11
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
.
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.
RBSC- Student Library Services Assistant - Office Assistant A
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).
*** The position is exclusively available to McGill undergraduate students. It is a Work Study position, and only students who are Work Study eligible may apply. When submitting your documents, please include a copy of your Work Study approval. Be sure to indicate your faculty and program, your current year, expected graduation date.
Hiring Unit: Rare Books and Special Collections
Job Title: RBSC- Student Library Services Assistant - Office Assistant A
Reports to: Director, Rare Books and Special Collections
Hour of work: 12 hours
Hourly Rate: $16.20
Classification: AMUSE A
Duration: September 2025 – December 2025
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of library staff, the student assistant will support the daily operations of the Rare Books and Special Collections department, particularly during busy periods.
Main Responsibilities:
- Help circulate library materials, including rare and special format items.
- While sitting at the front desk, answer basic questions from library users in a courteous and helpful manner.
- Assist with the organization, shelving, and processing of library materials.
- Support preservation and care of rare materials, following handling guidelines.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by staff, such as data entry, moving materials, or preparing displays.
Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- Proficiency using the library catalogue.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Clear communication skills—able to share and receive information effectively.
- Friendly, service-oriented attitude with a focus on helping library users.
- Able to safely lift, carry, and handle books and archival materials.
- Previous experience in a library or similar environment is an asset.
McGill University is an English-language institution. Verbal and written English communication are often required. This position requires English proficiency at level 3 (on a scale 0–4).
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE A) $16.20
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
12 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2025-08-31
Position End Date:
2025-12-24
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-11
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
.
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.