Communication Assistant A

Overview

Act as a liaison between environmental student groups, residence students, food and dining employees, administration, and the general student population. Represent SHHS in matters of sustainability at McGill. Coordinate and assist in the execution of programs such as waste management, fairtrade, Local Food Day, and general sustainability events.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison among environmental student groups, residence students, food and dining employees, administration, and the general student population.
• Represent SHHS in matters of sustainability at McGill.
• Coordinate and assist in the execution of programs including waste management, fairtrade, Local Food Day, and sustainability events.
• Attend training and participate in in-person and virtual campus events/activities; provide information about zero-waste, recycling, and sustainability practices; educate the campus community on sustainability.
• Be stationed at busy bins on campus at various times to help people choose the right bin when disposing of waste.
• Conduct presentations to educate students, staff, and faculty on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university; day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.
• Autonomy and resourcefulness; ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills; ability to approach crowds about sustainability.
• Team-oriented; ability to collaborate with peers and contribute to future projects.
• Ability to take a systematic approach to task completion and reporting of achievements.

Additional Information

• Period of employment: October 5, 2025, to April 18, 2026
• Hours of work: 3 hours/week (possible more hours during events on certain weeks)
• Hourly rate: $16.44 per hour
• Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma
• Position Start Date: October 5, 2025
• Position End Date: April 18, 2026

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for universal design principles transversally across all facets of the University community and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

#J-18808-Ljbffr