Communications Assistant

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 5,700 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

McGill University, through the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, seeks a part-time events intern to support the Maxime Cohen’s Book Celebration. The role includes greeting guests, registration help, and assisting in setup/teardown for event days.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in MBA/MMA or U2 of the McGill BCom program with a retail focus and has strong MS Office skills, good organization, and client service orientation. English and French are assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1 year related experience preferred.
• Candidates should be pursuing or have completed MBA/MMA studies with Retail focus.
• English and French are assets; strong computer and critical thinking skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• To greet guests and assist with registration at the Maxime Cohen's Book Celebration events.
• To be part of the event team and help with setup and teardown.
• Support the event operations under the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Skills

MBA studies

Retail concentration

Finance analytics

MS Office

Critical thinking

Time management

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit

Bensadoun School of Retail Management

Position Summary

Overseen by BSRM, the intern will have as principal responsibilities:

• To be part of Maxime Cohen's Book Celebration team.
• To greet guests, and help with the registration.
• To assist in the set up and tear down of the events.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• MMR, MBA, MMA students or U2 of the McGill University BCom Degree program, with a concentration in Retail and preferably a focus on finance, analytics and/or IS., Microsoft Office; strong critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task; strong organizational skills, reliable, self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and with others in a team. Must be client-focused and service-oriented; strong desire to work in an entrepreneurial educational environment.
• English (spoken and written), French (spoken and written) an asset.

Eligibility and Work Requirements

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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 1 Year Related Experience

Compensation

(AMUSE B) $22.00

Work Hours

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 5 (Part time)

Working Dates

Position Start Date: 2026-10-19

Position End Date: 2026-10-21

Deadline to Apply

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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] .