Communications Assistant B

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

AMUSE collective agreement

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a part-time Digital Communications Assistant to support the Alumni, Giving, and University Advancement websites. You will review and update pages, improve accessibility, and ensure consistent formatting and metadata.

You will also perform web maintenance and assist with analytics under the supervision of the Associate Director, Digital and Brand Experience. The role requires current enrollment in a McGill Bachelor’s program, eligibility for Work Study, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience with content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, or similar).
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards and HTML fundamentals.
• Strong organization and time-management abilities.
• Solid command of English; intermediate French (written).
• Must be enrolled in McGill University Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist digital communications across University Advancement, Alumni and Giving Websites.
• Provide technical support for Alumni, Giving, and University Advancement sites, including reviewing/updating pages, accessibility and metadata.
• Perform web maintenance updates.
• Assist webmaster with collecting and analyzing web analytics.

Skills

CMS experience

WCAG familiarity

Organization

Strong English

Education

Bachelor's degree enrollment

Work Study eligibility

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the Associate Director, Digital and Brand Experience, the incumbent assists with various digital communications functions such as providing support on the University Advancement, Alumni and Giving Websites, and providing additional support to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit.
• Provides technical support for the Alumni, Giving, and University Advancement website, include reviewing and updating webpages, improving accessibility and ensuring consistent formatting and metadata.
• Performs specific web maintenance updates.
• Assists the webmaster with collecting and analyzing web analytics and similar data;

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Experience working in content management systems (Drupal, Wordpress or other);
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards, HTML fundamentals and web content management as well as Microsoft Office 365 are considered strong assets.
• Organization and time-management skills
• Solid command of the English language; Intermediate French (written).
• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree at McGill University
• Eligible for McGill's Work Study Program
• 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.

Employment Details

Hiring Unit : University Advancement, Digital Strategy

Supervisor: Associate Director, Brand and Digital Experience

Salary: $16.85 + 4% vacation

Hours : 15 hours per week

Classification : B

Start and end date of employment : August 30th, 2026 - January 2, 2027

Additional Information

***POSITION ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MCGILL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.***

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE B) $16.85

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

15 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2026-08-30

Position End Date

2027-01-02

Deadline to Apply

2026-09-04

Collective Agreement

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

Equity and Diversity Statement

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].

University Advancement (UA) promotes McGill to its global community and to the public, engaging alumni, volunteers and friends of the University, and building on McGill's record of fundraising success in support of University priorities.

By joining UA, you can be part of a dynamic and exciting team of professionals that is making an extraordinary impact on the world by advancing the philanthropic and engagement ambitions of McGill University.

To find out more about UA, please visit us at www.mcgill.ca/advancement/ua-careers.