Event Assistant

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Hiring Unit: Sustainable Growth Initiative Position Summary: The assistants will help with all aspects of on-site event logistics, including but not limited to registration table, catering logistics, helping in-person participants, helping with room set up and take down. The assistants will participate in training prior to the event and help the organizing team on event-day logistics.

The assistants will also ensure that all aspects of the event will conform to sustainability guidelines as described in the sustainability event certification form. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Mc. Gill student in good standing, preferably with experience in hospitality. Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks efficiently.

Fluent French is an asset. Before applying, please note that to work at Mc. Gill 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: Mc. Gill 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 . For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here . Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE B) $16.85 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 12 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-11-06 Position End Date: 2026-11-07 Deadline to Apply: This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

Mc. Gill 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.

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