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Hiring Unit:
Campus Life & Engagement (CL&E) supports all McGill students by connecting them to resources and creating meaningful opportunities for involvement. They guide students in navigating the McGill student experience through orientation and transition programming and by providing student life opportunities across campus for students to develop their interests and skills.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director, New Student Experience, the French Programming Program Assistant coordinates peer-led French Language learning opportunities activities during the fall and winter semesters, allowing students to practice their French while building connections on-campus and in Montreal. This will include planning and carrying out different activities including cultural visits, French-language volunteer placements, seasonal and community events and French Lunch conversation Events while promoting social connection and a sense of community.
EMPLOYMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a Program Assistant, you will have the opportunity to learn and/or develop skills in the following areas:
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Program Development
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Student support
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Adult Education/Learning Principles
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Peer Programs & Peer Support
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Student Affairs/Student Life
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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Currently registered as a full-time student in any degree program at McGill University
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Will be a returning student in Fall 2026
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Excellent French, spoken and written, with knowledge of grammatical terms and ability to provide some linguistic explanations
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Group facilitation experience, preferred
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Background in education, tutoring, or pedagogy, an asset.
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Work Study qualified, an asset
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Leadership experience, an asset
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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 #3 (advanced) for both written and oral communication on a scale of 0-4.
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
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Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills
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Reliable, Ability to be focused on results, yet flexible to improve the student experience.
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Organized and professional
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Candidate receives regular review of work. Employee works within the framework of established procedures and receives direction as to objectives and policies. Work supervised may be of a routine or variable nature.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter, C.V. and Work Study approval letter (if applicable)
N.B. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted (usually within two weeks).
Work Study applicants preferred - but not limited to them.
Application Deadline: July 28
Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026
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.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
(AMUSE C) $18.00
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
15 (Part time)
2026-07-14
2027-03-15
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, [email protected].
