Student Project Assistant at McGill University in McLennan Library

Student Project Assistant

Location: McLennan Library

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RESTRICTED TO MCGILL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

*** The position is exclusively available to McGill undergraduate students. It is a Work Study position, and only students who are Work Study eligible may apply. When submitting your documents, please include a copy of your Work Study approval. Be sure to indicate your faculty and program, your current year, expected graduation date.

Hiring Unit: Rare Books and Special Collections

Job Title: Student Project Assistant

Hour of work: 12 hours

Hourly Rate: $16.70

Duration: September 6, 2026 to December 23, 2026; with possibility of renewal for the Winter semester

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director and working closely with Rare Books and Special Collections staff, the Project Assistant will contribute to a collection stabilization project, assist in exhibition preparation, and participate in collection maintenance, instruction, and outreach projects. Task will include but not are not limited to:

• Stabilization of fragile items through interventions such as wrapping, tying, and boxing

• Creating or maintaining lists of material not otherwise listed in the library catalogue

• Ensuring materials are supported and dusted prior to packing

• Participating in shifting projects for parts of our collections.

• Assist with the installation and de-installation of exhibitions.

• Assist with documentation and collections projects.

• Support the selection of materials and preparation for classes and events.

• Other duties as required

Training and orientation will be provided. All duties to be completed on-site, in Rare Books and Special Collections, McLennan Library Building.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Attention to detail

• Comfortable lifting boxes onto shelves; working in a sometimes dusty environment

• McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

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 # (3) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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