Animal Care Assistant B

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking a part-time position to assist with behavioural testing and bird care. The role requires monitoring live birds, keeping detailed records, and maintaining clean animal spaces on weekdays and weekends.

Ideal candidates have a background in behavioural ecology or neuroscience and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree. English communication is required, with French knowledge advantageous for daily duties.

Qualifications

• Attention to details.
• Available on weekends.
• Reliable.
• Comfortable handling live birds.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to details

Available on weekends

Reliable

Comfortable handling live birds

Education

Background in behavioural ecology or neuroscience

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree

Job description

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, [e-mail].