Communications Assistant C
mcgill university
📍 sherbrooke 680 canada🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
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The Max Bell School of Public Policy communications team is looking for a creative, independent, and self-motivated communications assistant with excellent writing and design skills to join our team. Apply if you’re keen to get some good work experience in communications and exposure to important policy issues. We offer flexible hours, in the office and remotely.
**Hiring Unit:**
_Max Bell School of Public Policy_
**Position Summary:**
* _Assist with public outreach and events promotion_
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* _Produce visual and video content for the School's website and social media_
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* _Assist in updating the School's website_
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* _Proof-reading and writing articles, newsletters, and social media copy_
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* Assist with social media posting
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* Attend and help out with Max Bell School online and in-person events
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**Essential Skills**
* _Impeccable written and spoken English_
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* _Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt writing tone to different audiences and platforms_
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* _Ability to take initiative and work independently_
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* _Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt work based on feedback_
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* _Strong communicator with a can-do approach to challenges_
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**Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities**
* Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and a good eye for design
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* Completed McGill Web Management System (Drupal) training
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* Excellent written and spoken French;
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* Familiarity with Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Microsoft Teams, GSuite and Eventbrite
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* Experience with PremierPro
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* Experience with creating podcasts
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Schedule: **20 hours a week**
Salary: **$18/hour**
Contract dates: **from Aug-3-2026 to Aug-2-2027**
_To apply you must be enrolled in the **McGill Work Study Program**. Please upload Cover Letter and CV with application._
**Minimum Education and Experience:**
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
**Hourly Salary:**
(AMUSE C) $18.00
**Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:**
20 (Part time)
**Position Start Date:**
2026-08-03
**Position End Date:**
2027-08-02
**Deadline to Apply:**
**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]](mailto:[email protected]).**_