Student Project Assistant

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Hiring Unit: Teaching & Learning (Humanities and Social Sciences Library)

Reports to: Library Supervisor

Hour of work: 20 hours/ week

Hourly Rate: $16.70

Duration : May 11to August 22, 2026

Position Summary:

The student will participate in two major collection projects at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library: the refresh and inventory of the Birks Reading Room and Education Curriculum Resources Centre collections. The project will involve placing items identified to be sent to the MUCC on a cart for verification, shifting the items that remain on the shelf as needed, and performing an inventory of the items that remain on the shelf. This will create more space for new acquisitions on the shelves at Birks and Education.

Tasks:

Place items identified to be sent to the MUCC on a cart for verification

Pack items to be sent to the MUCC in grey boxes

Shift materials that remain on the shelves and ensure that they are in order

Perform an inventory of the materials that remain on the shelves

Perform other duties as assigned

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to clearly transmit and receive information.

Demonstrated ability to cope with physical requirements: moving and lifting weights of up to 20kgs, handling dusty library materials, shelving and shifting books, bending, squatting, working while standing.

English spoken read and written and French spoken and read.

The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (3) on a scale of 0-4 Other languages an asset.

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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McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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

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