Communications Assistant B

4 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.

University Advancement (UA) promotes McGill to its global community and to the public, engaging alumni, volunteers and friends of the University, and building on McGill’s record of fundraising success in support of University priorities.

By joining UA, you can be part of a dynamic, exciting and growing team of professionals that is making an extraordinary impact on the world by advancing the philanthropic and engagement ambitions of McGill University.

To find out more about UA, please visit us at


Hiring Unit: University Advancement, Communications

Supervisor: Associate Director, Communications

**Salary**: $16.50 per hour

Classification: Classification B

Start and end date of employment: July 10 to August 31, 2023

Estimated hours of work per week: 28 hours

POSITION COVERED BY AMUSE-PSAC BARGAINING UNIT

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Communications, the Web Communications Assistant will play a key role in implementing the digital transformation of the McGill News website. In collaboration with the Digital Communications Officer-Web and the Editor, McGill News, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring a successful transition to a new website.
- Assist with the migration of the McGill News digital edition to a new content management system;
- Ensure all images and copy are inline with updated standards;
- Optimize the website for accessibility guidelines and search engine optimization;
- Performs specific web maintenance updates;
- Perform other related responsibilities as required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic HTML and CSS.
- Experience with website management systems, such as WordPress.
- Demonstrated knowledge of responsive design, in addition to best practices in usability and accessibility.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. French spoken and written. Knowledge of French and 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 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Additional Information:
Testing may be administered.
- Minimum Education and Experience:

- High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience
- Hourly Salary:

- (AMUSE B) $16.50
- Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

- 40 (Part time)
- Position Start Date:

- 2023-07-04
- Position End Date:

- 2023-08-31
- Deadline to Apply:

- 2023-07-10
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