Convocation Usher

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Description:  

The Convocation Usher plays an important role during McGill University’s convocation ceremonies.  The usher assists with the smooth and organized running of all downtown campus ceremonies and ensures that guests have access to all pertinent information.  Among various related duties, ushers are responsible for greeting, assisting, and showing guests to their seats, and ensuring their comfort.  It is essential that ushers respond well to stressful situations and maintain the utmost composure and courtesy.

Hiring Unit: Enrolment Services

Reporting to: Clara Spadafora, Assistant Registrar, Convocation and Communication, Enrolment Services  

Qualifications:

Candidates must be customer focused and service oriented with a proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. Demonstrated ability to clearly receive, retain and transmit information. Proven organizational skills, multi-tasking, accuracy and attention to detail.  Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.  Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem solve and work under pressure.

Must have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.)

Duration:  20 May – 5 June 2026 (inclusive):

• Week of 20 May               2 training sessions (1 hour each) Thursday, 21 May 2026 (a.m.)  & Friday, 22 May 2026 (a.m.)
• Week of 25 May               Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
• Week of 1  June                Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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:

30 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-03-06

Position End Date:

2026-06-06

Deadline to Apply:

2026-03-27

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, [email protected].