Lab Helper A

McGill University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a part-time Lab Helper position in the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. The role supports a half-day anatomy workshop by demonstrating structures, differentiating anatomy, and assisting with quizzes and clinical discussions for PT and OT clinicians.

Qualifications include a BSc in Rehabilitation Science (PT or OT), prior human anatomy lab experience, and familiarity with prosection work. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate anatomical structures with prosections for clinicians.
• Differentiate identified structures from adjacent structures.
• Prepare quiz questions and quiz students on attachments, innervation and function.
• Answer questions on clinical relevance for PT or OT referencing course material.
• Provide clinical insight on structures and discuss injury/degeneration implications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate all of the anatomical structures to clinicians with the use of prosections
• Differentiate identified structures from adjacent structures
• Prepare quiz questions and quiz students about the anatomical structures, concerning: attachment points (origin, insertion), innervation (nerve, nerve roots), and function;
• Answer questions related to the clinical relevance of the anatomical structures for either PT or OT, with reference to material taught at the School and, if applicable, to clinical experience from prior clinical placements
• Provide clinical insight on predetermined anatomical structures and discuss potential implications of injury/ degeneration of these structures for specific populations.

Skills

Anatomy lab tutoring

Education

BSc in Rehabilitation Science (PT or OT)

Job description

Hiring Unit

School of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Position Summary

Review cadaveric anatomy with Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) clinicians during a half- day anatomy workshop. Lab helpers will be responsible for onestation each

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate all of the anatomical structures to clinicians with the use of prosections

• Differentiate identified structures from adjacent structures

• Prepare quiz questions and quiz students about the anatomical structures, concerning: attachment points (origin, insertion), innervation (nerve, nerve roots), and function;

• Answer questions related to the clinical relevance of the anatomical structures for either PT or OT, with reference to material taught at the School and, if applicable, to clinical experience from prior clinical placements

• Provide clinical insight on predetermined anatomical structures and discuss potential implications of injury/ degeneration of these structures for specific populations.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

BSc in Rehabilitation Science (PT or OT)

Must have previous laboratory experience in human anatomy on topics relevant to the course description.

Previous experience as a UCA for ANAT 315/316 an asset

Or previous work as a prosector in the anatomy labor anatomy tutor

Clinical experience in hand therapy or pelvic floor physiotherapy

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 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE A) $17.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

4 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2026-09-15

Position End Date

2026-10-14

Deadline to Apply

2026-09-16

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].