Office Assistant A (Manager/Librarian - Concert Choir)

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montréal invites applications for a part-time AMUSE position within the Department of Music Performance. The role involves preparing, distributing, and collecting sheet music, and supporting rehearsals and attendance records.

Work is scheduled with the ensemble director, may include weekends, starts 2026-10-15 and ends 2027-05-01. You must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec; English communication is required in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Good communication in person and via email.
• Keen attention to detail and timely follow up to emails.
• Must be a music student.
• Preference given to member of the ensemble.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute and collect sheet music for the ensemble.
• Submit official attendance records within 24 hours.
• Efficiently setup and strike all rehearsals in the 30 minutes prior and following rehearsals.
• Confirm seating charts and assignments for rehearsals.
• Work directly with the Ensemble Resource Supervisor and Performance Librarian.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Music student

Ensemble member preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Music Performance, Ensemble Resource Office

Work Study eligibility is required. Confirmation will be requesting during hiring process.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute and collect sheet music for the ensemble.
• Submit official attendance records within 24 hours.
• Efficiently setup and strike all rehearsals in the 30 minutes prior and following rehearsals.
• Confirm seating charts and assignments for rehearsals.
• Work directly with the Ensemble Resource Supervisor and Performance Librarian.
• The above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks.

Required Skills:

• Good communication in person and via email.
• Keen attention to detail and timely follow up to emails.
• Must be a music student.
• Preference given to member of the ensemble.

Work schedule is determined in coordination with the ensemble Director/s according to the needs of the ensemble. May be required to work on weekends.

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 # (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) $16.70

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

4 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-10-15

Position End Date:

2027-05-01

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-14

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] .