Animal Care Assistant B-5

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

Job summary

McGill University is seeking an Animal Care Assistant B-5 for the Macdonald Campus Farm/Dairy Unit. The role involves feeding, milking, cleaning pens, bedding stalls, sweeping, and brushing cows, along with educational tours and other duties under the senior technician's direction.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, starting 2026-10-28 and ending 2027-01-09. Previous dairy farm experience is an asset; English proficiency is required for daily communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1 year related experience required.
• Previous work on a dairy farm is an asset.
• Knowledge of English required; McGill uses English for day-to-day duties.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, milking, cleaning pens, bedding stalls, sweeping and brushing cows.
• Educational tours and other duties as assigned by senior technician.
• Be prepared for a high paced physical work environment; may work at other farm areas as needed.

Skills

1 Year Related Experience

Dairy Farm Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Animal Care Assistant B-5### Animal Care Assistant B-5Apply: Cattle Complex: Part time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 28, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR0000082835**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:**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].***