Field Operations Assistant

McGill University; Windsor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Morgan Arboretum is hiring Three Field Operations Assistant positions. You will act as a resource person, coordinate projects, and help resolve issues during work shifts, with a focus on safety and orderly workflow.

The roles require a High School Diploma, English/French bilingualism, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Part-time schedule at $16.75 per hour; start date 2026-09-23 and end 2027-01-09, under the AMUSE

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required.
• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Autonomous and resourceful, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource person, coordinate projects and resolve issues arising during work shift.
• Ensure that instructions and protocols are followed, including safety measures and safety equipment. Supports and guides field operations team to maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
• Participates in the management of invasive plants.
• Carries out and plans educational programs (i.e. guided tours).
• Assist in the service to members, visitors, and academic clientele.
• Patrols and monitors the trails at the Morgan Arboretum.
• Performs landscaping, trail maintenance and ecological restoration which may require use of specialized equipment or vehicles.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Autonomous and resourcefulness

Strong organization skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Three Field Operations Assistant positions are available at the Morgan Arboretum. To read more about the Morgan Arborteum’s work, visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/morganarboretum/

Hiring Unit:

Morgan Arboretum

Position Summary:

• Act as a resource person, coordinate projects and resolve issues arising during work shift.
• Ensure that instructions and protocols are followed, including safety measures and safety equipment. Supports and guides field operations team to maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
• Participates in the management of invasive plants.
• Carries out and plans educational programs (i.e. guided tours).
• Assist in the service to members, visitors, and academic clientele.
• Patrols and monitors the trails at the Morgan Arboretum.
• Performs landscaping, trail maintenance and ecological restoration which may require use of specialized equipment or vehicles.

Work schedule: Must work weekends and holidays.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

High School Diploma required.

• Communication skills
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Autonomous and resourcefulness
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

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 #3 (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) $16.75

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

25 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-09-23

Position End Date:

2027-01-09

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-29

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].