French Outreach Program Assistant

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University’s Campus Life & Engagement seeks a French Outreach Program Assistant to build partnerships with Francophone communities on campus and in Montreal.

The role supports planning and delivery of French-language events, develops promotional materials, and recruits participants while communicating in both English and French.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time McGill student in any degree program.
• Will be a returning student in Winter 2027.
• Excellent French, spoken and written, with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Experience in outreach, event planning, communications, or related areas is an asset.
• Work Study qualified is an asset.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of English: McGill is an English-language university; advanced English communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for collaboration with Francophone organizations and community partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with campus partners, student groups, and community organizations.
• Support outreach initiatives to raise awareness of French-language opportunities on campus and in Montreal.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering French-language events and activities.
• Promote French-language activities through presentations, kiosks, social media, and other channels.
• Assist with participant recruitment and engagement for French programs and initiatives.
• Help create and distribute promotional materials in English and French as required.
• Collect feedback and help evaluate program effectiveness.
• Maintain outreach records and program documentation.
• Support administrative tasks related to planning, communications, outreach, and events.

Skills

Outreach

Event planning

Communications

Community engagement

Networking

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Currently registered as a full-time student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hiring Unit: Campus Life & Engagement (CL&E) supports all McGill students by connecting them to resources and creating meaningful opportunities for involvement. They guide students in navigating the McGill student experience through orientation and transition programming and by providing student life opportunities across campus for students to develop their interests and skills.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Student Involvement or his designate, the French Outreach Program Assistant supports initiatives that encourage students to engage in French both on campus and in the broader community. The role focuses on developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities for students to connect with Francophone communities on campus and throughout Montreal. This includes building relationships with community organizations, supporting outreach efforts, and helping create new French-language activities and experiences that promote engagement, belonging, and community connection. Through this work, the French Outreach Program Assistant helps build lasting partnerships and expand opportunities for students to engage in French both on campus and in the broader community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research and identify opportunities for collaboration with Francophone organizations and community partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with campus partners, student groups, and community organizations that support French-language engagement and programming.
• Support outreach initiatives that increase awareness of opportunities to engage in French at McGill and within the broader Montreal community.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of French-language events, workshops, and activities that promote student engagement on campus and within the broader community.
• Promote French-language activities and opportunities through presentations, information kiosks, social media content, and other communication channels.
• Assist with participant recruitment and engagement efforts for French-language programs and initiatives.
• Support the creation and distribution of promotional and educational materials in both English and French, as required.
• Collect participant feedback and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of French-language programs and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain outreach records, participation statistics, and program documentation.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to program planning, communications, outreach, and event logistics.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required.

Employment Learning Outcomes

• Community Engagement
• Community Outreach, Partnerships & Stakeholder Relations
• Event Planning & Coordination
• Marketing & Communications
• Program Development
• Student Affairs/Student Life

Education & Experience

Currently registered as a full-time student in any degree program at McGill University

Will be a returning student in Winter 2027

Excellent French, spoken and written, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse student and community audiences.

Experience in outreach, event planning, communications, community engagement, or related areas, an asset.

Work Study qualified, an asset

Leadership experience, an asset

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 #3 (advanced) for both written and oral communication on a scale of 0-4.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Reliable, professional, and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively with campus and community partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Supervision Received

Candidate receives regular review of work. Employee works within the framework of established procedures and receives direction as to objectives and policies. Work supervised may be of a routine or variable nature.

Location and Salary

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.

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $18.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 15 (Part time)

Position Start Date: 2026-10-08

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply: This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

EEO 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].

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