French Programming Assistant

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a part-time French Programming Program Assistant to coordinate peer-led French language learning activities during fall and winter, including cultural visits, conversation events, and community engagements. You will help promote social connections on campus in Montreal, under supervision of the Associate Director, New Student Experience.

The position emphasizes planning, outreach to partners, and reporting outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently registered as a full‑time student at McGill University.
• Excellent French, spoken and written.
• Group facilitation experience preferred.
• Background in education, tutoring, or pedagogy, an asset.
• Work Study qualified, an asset.
• Leadership experience, an asset.
• English proficiency assessed at level #3 (advanced).

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan French language programming in collaboration with the team.
• Reach out to community organizations to organize activities for practice.
• Facilitate events to promote participation and language learning.
• Track participation and prepare reports.
• Collaborate on promotion with Communications team.
• Liaise with campus partners for outreach and collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication

French language proficiency

Group facilitation

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Full-time student at McGill University

High School Diploma

Work Study qualification

Leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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, New Student Experience or her designate, the French Programming Program Assistant coordinates peer-led French Language learning opportunities activities during the fall and winter semesters, allowing students to practice their French while building connections on-campus and in Montreal. This will include planning and carrying out different activities including cultural visits, French-language volunteer placements, seasonal and community events and French Lunch conversation Events while promoting social connection and a sense of community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and plan French language programming in collaboration with the team, scheduling events at opportune times and liaising with on- and off-campus partners in the planning process.
• Reach out to community organizations to organize activities during which students will be able to practice their French conversational skills.
• Act as a facilitator during events, encouraging and prompting students as needed to promote active participation and French language learning, and guiding them where necessary.
• Track participation.
• Reach out to other partners to collaborate on promotion and sharing best (better) practices.
• Collaborate with CL&E’s Communications team on the promotion of French-language events, determining effective channels of promotion and collaborative promotional opportunities with partners, including McGill LearnFrench website.
• Liaise with students and university organizations for outreach, information exchange and collaboration; diplomatic communications and relationship-building.
• Track results and prepare a final activity report, detailing number of participants and number of students hours implemented during the period.
• Perform other duties and tasks, as required.

Employment Learning Outcomes

As a Program Assistant, you will have the opportunity to learn and/or develop skills in the following areas: Program Development, Student support, Adult Education/Learning Principles, Peer Programs & Peer Support, Student Affairs/Student Life.

Education & Experience

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

Excellent French, spoken and written, with knowledge of grammatical terms and ability to provide some linguistic explanations.

Group facilitation experience, preferred.

Background in education, tutoring, or pedagogy, 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 communication skills, both oral and written.

Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills.

Reliable, Ability to be focused on results, yet flexible to improve the student experience.

Organized and professional.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 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.

Salary and Hours

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $18.00

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

Employment Dates

Position Start Date: 2026-10-08

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

Application Deadline: October 26

Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026

Other Details

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.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience.

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

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].

Location & Community

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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