Animal Care Assistant B-3

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a part-time Farm Assistant at the Macdonald Campus Farm/Dairy Unit. Duties include feeding, milking, cleaning pens, bedding stalls, sweeping, brushing cows, and conducting educational tours under the senior technician’s guidance.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience; English communication is required, and physical work is expected. The position is located at the Quebec campus and is AMUSE-covered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1 year related experience.
• Authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec.
• Ability to perform physical work in a dairy farm environment.
• English language communication as part of day-to-day duties.

Responsibilities

• Feeding / milking / cleaning pens and bedding stalls / sweeping / brushing cows / educational tours as directed by the senior technician.

Skills

Dairy farm experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Macdonald Campus Farm/Dairy Unit

Position Summary

Feeding /milking /cleaning pens / bedding stalls /sweeping /cleaning-brushing cows/ educational tours and all other duties assigned by the senior technician. This is a high paced working environment, be prepared for physical work! You may also be required to work at other areas of the Farm as determined by the Farm Manager, doing a variety of tasks not necessarily listed in this contract.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Previous work on a dairy farm an asset. 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.

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 #2 on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE B) $18.63

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

20 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2026-10-28

Position End Date

2027-01-09

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-27

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].

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