Communications Assistant A

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, hosts a two-week exhibit on Gottfried Fuchs in Fall 2026. A Communications Assistant A will assist with promotion, guest coordination, poster logistics, and event support on a part-time basis.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and intermediate German; English proficiency is also noted. Start date 2026-10-05 and end date 2026-10-08, hourly pay $20.00 CAD, 3 hours per week, AMUSE collective agreement, on-site at McGill

Qualifications

• Speak German (at least at an intermediate level).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimal or No Related Experience.

Responsibilities

• Help produce promotional materials.
• Communicate with guests/partners on very specific tasks delegated by the supervisor.
• Transport the posters to and from McGill.
• Hang up and take down posters.
• Organize refreshments and other small tasks for the reception.
• Other light tasks.

Skills

German language

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The German Studies program, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Montréal, is organizing an exhibit on Gottfried Fuchs.

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures has the opportunity to host the exhibit for a two-week period in Fall 2026 and is seeking a Communications Assistant A for this exhibit.

Position Summary

• Help produce promotional materials
• Communicate with guests/partners on very specific tasks that the supervisor delegates them
• Transport the posters to and from McGill
• Help hang up and take down posters
• Organize refreshments and other small things for the reception
• Other light tasks

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Speak German (at least at an intermediate level)

This position is covered by the AMUSE Collective Agreement.

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 #4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE A) $20.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

3 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2026-10-05

Position End Date

2026-10-08

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-02

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