Communications Assistant C
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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). The Max Bell School of Public Policy communications team is looking for a creative, independent, and self-motivated communications assistant with excellent writing and design skills to join our team. Apply if you’re keen to get some good work experience in communications and exposure to important policy issues. We offer flexible hours, in the office and remotely.
Hiring Unit
Max Bell School of Public Policy
Position Summary
Assist with public outreach and events promotion Produce visual and video content for the School's website and social media Assist in updating the School's website Proof-reading and writing articles, newsletters, and social media copy Assist with social media posting Attend and help out with Max Bell School online and in-person events
Essential Skills
Impeccable written and spoken English Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt writing tone to different audiences and platforms Ability to take initiative and work independently Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt work based on feedback Strong communicator with a can-do approach to challenges Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and a good eye for design Completed McGill Web Management System (Drupal) training Excellent written and spoken French; Familiarity with Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Microsoft Teams, GSuite and Eventbrite Experience with PremierPro Experience with creating podcasts Schedule: 20 hours a week Salary: $18/hour Contract dates: from Aug-3-2026 to Aug-2-2027 To apply you must be enrolled in the McGill Work Study Program. Please upload Cover Letter and CV with application.
Minimum Education and Experience
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $18.00 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 20 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-08-03 Position End Date: 2027-08-02 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.
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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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Communications Assistant C
Top Benefits
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 Max Bell School of Public Policy communications team is looking for a creative, independent, and self-motivated communications assistant with excellent writing and design skills to join our team. Apply if you’re keen to get some good work experience in communications and exposure to important policy issues. We offer flexible hours, in the office and remotely.
Hiring Unit
Max Bell School of Public Policy
Position Summary
Assist with public outreach and events promotion Produce visual and video content for the School's website and social media Assist in updating the School's website Proof-reading and writing articles, newsletters, and social media copy Assist with social media posting Attend and help out with Max Bell School online and in-person events
Essential Skills
Impeccable written and spoken English Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt writing tone to different audiences and platforms Ability to take initiative and work independently Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt work based on feedback Strong communicator with a can-do approach to challenges Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and a good eye for design Completed McGill Web Management System (Drupal) training Excellent written and spoken French; Familiarity with Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Microsoft Teams, GSuite and Eventbrite Experience with PremierPro Experience with creating podcasts Schedule: 20 hours a week Salary: $18/hour Contract dates: from Aug-3-2026 to Aug-2-2027 To apply you must be enrolled in the McGill Work Study Program. Please upload Cover Letter and CV with application.
Minimum Education and Experience
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $18.00 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 20 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-08-03 Position End Date: 2027-08-02 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.
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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.