Animal Care Assistant B

McGill University; Stewart; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal, Quebec is seeking a part-time Animal Care Assistant to support behavioural testing with live birds. You will monitor birds on weekdays and weekends, keep detailed records, and maintain clean animal spaces to ensure well-being and reliability in data collection.

The role requires strong attention to detail, weekend availability, and comfort with handling birds. A high school diploma and current undergraduate enrollment are required, with bilingual English-French

Qualifications

• Background in behavioural ecology or neuroscience.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree.
• Location: Montreal, Quebec, duties performed in Quebec.
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University operates in English with required bilingual communication.

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

1 Year Related Experience

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Reliable

Comfortable handling live birds

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 AbilitiesAttention 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 ExperienceHourly Salary:(AMUSE B) $16.85Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:10 (Part time)Position Start Date:2026-10-16Position End Date:2026-12-31Deadline to Apply:2026-10-30This 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] .