Immigration Advisor
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).
International Student Services
International Student Services (ISS) supports the growth, progress, and success of all international students (including visiting and exchange students) at McGill and aims to ease their transition to a new university, a new home and a new country. They provide a range of services and resources for international students including orientation webinars, immigration advising, health insurance guidance, and social and cultural programming and events.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Director - Immigration the incumbent advises and informs Mastercard Foundation Scholars with regards to their temporary immigration status in Canada and ensures that they are compliant with immigration regulations for the duration of their studies. Supports the transition, development and empowerment of international students at McGill and fosters their sense of belonging within the greater community. The incumbent will participate in working groups that support and highlight the immigration experiences of Scholars that are a part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Ensures that the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program activities are compliant with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance and acts as a resource person to Mastercard Foundation Scholars regarding federal and provincial temporary immigration policies and procedures, e.g., Study Permits, Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ), Co-Op Work Permit, Entry Visas, Visitors Visas, Dependants, Post Graduation Work Permit.
- Assists students with the resolution of problems related to their immigration documents; makes direct intervention on their behalf, when necessary. Ensures follow-up with immigration authorities, as needed.
- Provides tailored immigration support to Mastercard Foundation Scholars who are refugees or displaced persons, including liaison with NGOs (e.g., UNHCR, WUSC) and government agencies.
- Develop and maintain specialized application guides and webinars for scholars on the immigration process.
- Manage complex immigration cases for new and continuing scholars (e.g. Study Permit refusal, requests for reconsiderations and reapplications, request for Temporary Resident Permits, Refugee students)
- Ensures that all Program activities are compliant with Article 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Work in close collaboration with the International Student Services Immigration Advising team to gain up to date information on McGill University student policies and procedures that have impact on Immigration processes.
- Liaises with Immigration Quebec, Immigration Canada and Canadian Border Services Agency, IRCC Country Office authorities regarding immigration policies and regulations in relation to specific cases.
- When appropriate, makes recommendations for changes to office and University policies and procedures to improve services to international students.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- Candidates must be a Member of the Québec Bar Association.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in immigration law with an expertise in temporary immigration and refugee law
- Experience working with clients from refugee backgrounds is considered an asset.
- Experience working with international students or international work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and inter-cultural competences.
- In depth knowledge of immigration procedures for studying in Quebec and Canada.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to prioritize and administer multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal direction.
- Computer literate with all Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with Banner (SIS) and Minerva is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Experience leading discussion groups and classes.
- English and French, spoken and written.
- Third language is an asset.
Knowledge of French and 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 # 4 (Fluent) on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-SAF2B - Student Services - Professional 2
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Director International Student Services
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-04-30
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-20
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.
Immigration Advisor
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).
International Student Services
International Student Services (ISS) supports the growth, progress, and success of all international students (including visiting and exchange students) at McGill and aims to ease their transition to a new university, a new home and a new country. They provide a range of services and resources for international students including orientation webinars, immigration advising, health insurance guidance, and social and cultural programming and events.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Director - Immigration the incumbent advises and informs Mastercard Foundation Scholars with regards to their temporary immigration status in Canada and ensures that they are compliant with immigration regulations for the duration of their studies. Supports the transition, development and empowerment of international students at McGill and fosters their sense of belonging within the greater community. The incumbent will participate in working groups that support and highlight the immigration experiences of Scholars that are a part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Ensures that the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program activities are compliant with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance and acts as a resource person to Mastercard Foundation Scholars regarding federal and provincial temporary immigration policies and procedures, e.g., Study Permits, Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ), Co-Op Work Permit, Entry Visas, Visitors Visas, Dependants, Post Graduation Work Permit.
- Assists students with the resolution of problems related to their immigration documents; makes direct intervention on their behalf, when necessary. Ensures follow-up with immigration authorities, as needed.
- Provides tailored immigration support to Mastercard Foundation Scholars who are refugees or displaced persons, including liaison with NGOs (e.g., UNHCR, WUSC) and government agencies.
- Develop and maintain specialized application guides and webinars for scholars on the immigration process.
- Manage complex immigration cases for new and continuing scholars (e.g. Study Permit refusal, requests for reconsiderations and reapplications, request for Temporary Resident Permits, Refugee students)
- Ensures that all Program activities are compliant with Article 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Work in close collaboration with the International Student Services Immigration Advising team to gain up to date information on McGill University student policies and procedures that have impact on Immigration processes.
- Liaises with Immigration Quebec, Immigration Canada and Canadian Border Services Agency, IRCC Country Office authorities regarding immigration policies and regulations in relation to specific cases.
- When appropriate, makes recommendations for changes to office and University policies and procedures to improve services to international students.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- Candidates must be a Member of the Québec Bar Association.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in immigration law with an expertise in temporary immigration and refugee law
- Experience working with clients from refugee backgrounds is considered an asset.
- Experience working with international students or international work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and inter-cultural competences.
- In depth knowledge of immigration procedures for studying in Quebec and Canada.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to prioritize and administer multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal direction.
- Computer literate with all Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with Banner (SIS) and Minerva is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Experience leading discussion groups and classes.
- English and French, spoken and written.
- Third language is an asset.
Knowledge of French and 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 # 4 (Fluent) on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-SAF2B - Student Services - Professional 2
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Director International Student Services
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-04-30
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-20
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.