Office Assistant B - Work Study

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Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent provides administrative and secretarial support. 
The School of Religious Studies (SRS) is looking to hire currently enrolled McGill student.

Hiring Unit:
School of Religious Studies

Position Summary:

• Greet all visitors, students, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.

• Answer, screen and direct incoming phone calls and inquiries.

• Manage a general email inbox, responding to inquiries or forwarding them to the appropriate staff member.

• Maintain a ty and organized reception area

• Perform basic clerical duties, including photocopying, scanning filing, and data entry.

• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages

• Help prepare departmental events, meetings, or projects. (assembling materials, preparing name tags, etc.).

• Monitor and maintain office supplies/printer paper and notify the supervisor when supplies are low.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be a current McGill student eligible for the Work Study Program.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French is an asset).

• Professional and courteous demeanor with a strong customer-service orientation.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Previous experience preferred in a customer service or administrative role.

• Proficiently in English (both written and spoken, French is an asset).

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Must be eligible for the McGill work-study program. Please attach your Proof of Enrollment and Work-Study confirmation letter​.

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.

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Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $20.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

6 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-03-02

Position End Date:

2026-06-05

Deadline to Apply:

2026-02-26

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].