Field Operations Assistant

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Hiring Unit:
Gault Nature Reserve
Position Summary:

• Assists with science communication activities.

• Participates in public awareness projects (i.e., holding kiosks on research projects).

• Participates in environmental monitoring initiatives.

• Engages in conservation projects to preserve the mountain’s fauna and flora.

• Participates in the management of invasive plants.

• Assist with data collection for research purposes.

• Helps maintain the laboratories and research equipment of the Reserve.

• Assist in the hosting service for visitors and academic clientele (catering and lodging).

• Patrols and monitors the trails at the Gault Nature Reserve.

• Performs landscaping and trail maintenance which may require use of specialized equipment or vehicles.

• Assists with land and plot preparation (soil tilling, rock picking, seeding, weeding, irrigation, and drainage).

• Carries out general maintenance tasks (i.e., painting and repairs).

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Communication skills

• Autonomous and resourcefulness

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

• Reliable

• Enrolled in a full-time program at McGill University or newly graduated McGill student

• 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 2 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $18.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

30 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-03-14

Position End Date:

2024-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-03-29

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] .