Office Assistant A

McGill University; Windsor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Morgan Arboretum seeks an Office Assistant A to greet visitors, answer calls, and manage payments and data. The role supports event activities and donation processing, with duties including posting content and verifying emails. Weekend and holiday work is required.

The position is a part-time, on-site role at McGill’s Morgan Arboretum site, under AMUSE terms with a 25-hour workweek and an early start date in late September 2026 and end date in January 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Greets and provides information.
• Answers telephone calls.
• Collects payment and data.
• Prepares donation receipts, membership material.
• Monitors and post content to platforms.
• Processes financial transactions.
• Assists with the support of events.
• Verifies emails.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingualism

Autonomous

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The position of Office Assistant A is available at the Morgan Arboretum. To read more about the work of the Morgan Arboretum, visit their website: https://www.mcgill.ca/morganarboretum/

Hiring Unit

Morgan Arboretum

Position Summary

• Greets and provides information.
• Answers telephone calls.
• Collects payment and data.
• Prepares donation receipts, membership material.
• Monitors and post content to platforms.
• Processes financial transactions.
• Assists with the support of events.
• Verifies emails.

Work schedule: Must work weekends and holidays.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

High School Diploma required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• 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].