Conversation Partners - Medical English as a Foreign Language

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Hiring Unit: School of Continuing Studies, Global and Strategic Communication

Position: Conversation Partners -  Medical English as a Foreign Language

Estimated Number of Positions: 2

Job Description:

Conversation Partners are proficient English speakers who support international visiting nursing students by providing structured opportunities to practice spoken English. Applicants must demonstrate clear and effective communication skills and have a background in nursing or health sciences. Preference will be given to current McGill students. Successful candidates must be available for approximately 2.5 hours per shift to facilitate scheduled activities, with the possibility of additional hours. A brief training session and guidelines will be provided before the program begins.

Dates: March 13, 2026 to March 20, 2026

Hours: Weekdays, with shifts of 2–3 hours, typically scheduled between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., for a total of up to 20 hours. (CPs work hours are scheduled in proportion to enrollment.)

Salary: $18/h

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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.