Experiential Learning Student Partner

McGill University; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 4,298,000 - 7,164,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks Experiential Learning (EL) Student Partners to design and develop engaging online workshops that build transferable skills such as digital literacy, AI as a learning tool, and critical thinking. Training will cover pedagogy and workshop design; partners will work in pairs to create a workshop for Bcom students.

It is a hybrid role from November 2026 to April 2027 with weekly in-person meetings on Fridays 9:30–11:00 a.m., plus an estimated 3–5 hours per week beyond that.

Qualifications

• Current Desautels student (BCom or Masters).
• Interest in teaching, learning, peer support, or educational content development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage project deadlines.
• Interest in AI, digital literacy, critical thinking, or related transferable skills.
• Experience creating digital content is an asset but not required.
• Enthusiasm for helping fellow students learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly in-person meetings on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Learn the fundamentals of workshop design, learning, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with a partner to develop an online workshop on a transferable skill.
• Create workshop materials, including written content, recorded videos, interactive activities, and other learning resources that will be shared with Bcom students.
• Provide feedback on workshops created by other EL Student Partners.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Project deadlines

AI / digital literacy interest

Content creation

Enthusiasm to help students

Education

High School Diploma

2 Years Related Experience

Current Desautels student (BCom or Masters)

Job description

Position Summary

Experiential Learning (EL) Student Partners will work collaboratively to design and develop engaging online workshops that help students build transferable skills including skills around digital literacy, AI as a learning tool, critical thinking, and other key skills. EL Student Partners will receive training on pedagogy, workshop design, and transferable skills before working in pairs to design and create a workshop of their own. The workshops EL Student Partners create will feature video and voice recordings of the EL Student Partners and will be shared with Bcom students. This is a hybrid position lasting from November 2026 to April 2027. EL Student Partners must be able to attend weekly in-person meetings on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., during which training will take place, and during which students will record and edit portions of their workshops. Beyond these weekly hours, Student partners should expect to work approximately 3-5 hours per week.

EL Student Partners will

• Attend weekly in-person meetings on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Learn the fundamentals of workshop design, learning, and student engagement
• Collaborate with a partner to develop an online workshop on a transferable skill
• Create workshop materials, including written content, recorded videos, interactive activities, and other learning resources that will be shared with Bcom students
• Provide feedback on workshops created by other EL Student Partners

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Current Desautels student (BCom or Masters)
• Interest in teaching, learning, peer support, or educational content development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage project deadlines
• Interest in AI, digital literacy, critical thinking, or related transferable skills
• Experience creating digital content is an asset but not required
• Enthusiasm for helping fellow students learn and develop new skills

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Salary and Work Hours

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $20.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 3 (Part time)

Position Start Date: 2026-11-06

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

Eligibility Requirements

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.

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Equity, Diversity & 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].

Culture & Environment

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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