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Hiring Unit:
The School of Religious Studies

Position Summary:
Chapel Assistant: Responsible for ensuring the presence of SRS personnel at the Birks Chapel during scheduled events, and monitoring event activities to
ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.
Event Coordination: Support the Human Resources & Operations, and Student Affairs teams with Religious Studies-related events, including set-up for
oral defenses, receptions, coordinating and receiving of catering and supplies, and assisting with post-event clean-up.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Demonstrating a positive and professional demeanor when greeting guests and responding to general inquiries, including providing directions, policy guidance, and contact information.
• Previous experience in supporting event logistics, such as auditions, training sessions, and open house activities.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting administrative staff in the Religious Studies Department with tasks such as archiving documents and relocating files.
• Performing basic office duties, including document formatting, labeling, spell-checking, mail merges, and drafting correspondence from templates.
• Maintaining a tidy and organized work environment.

Please note that the above description is illustrative and not exhaustive of all duties associated with the 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 of 0-4*.*

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Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $20.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-08-30

Position End Date:

2026-01-30

Deadline to Apply:

2025-09-14

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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