McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

Animal Care Assistant B

On-site
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

$16.85 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 10 hours per week

Job summary

The assistant will conduct behavioural testing and maintain detailed records of bird care. They are responsible for monitoring live birds and ensuring animal spaces remain clean and tidy.

Job details

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: Department of Biology (Professor Melanie Guigueno) Position Summary: Assists with behavioural testing. Keeps clear and detailed records of bird care and behavioural testing. Monitors and cares for live birds on weekdays and weekends. Keeps animal spaces clean and tidy. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Attention to details. Available on weekends. Reliable. Comfortable handling live birds. Education/Experience: Background in behavioural ecology or neuroscience. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree. Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec. 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) qualifier on a scale of 0-4. Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE B) $16.85 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-10-16 Position End Date: 2026-12-31 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-30 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.

What you’ll do

The assistant will conduct behavioural testing and maintain detailed records of bird care. They are responsible for monitoring live birds and ensuring animal spaces remain clean and tidy.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a background in behavioural ecology or neuroscience. A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required.