Communications Assistant C

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Hiring Unit:
Computational and Data Systems Institute

Position Summary:

• Collect, enter and validate data into CDSI’s shared databases to facilitate activities and reports, with emphasis on McCAIS and CDSI workshops.

• Support the creation of reports for programming, McCAIS and CDSI activities.

• Collaboratively monitor and manage the McCAIS and CDSI shared inboxes and other shared systems, including e-mails, online forms and responses.

• Assist in low-level guidance for statistical or computing related questions.

• Prepare documents including forms, workshop materials, marketing and promotional materials, and emails.

• Support new communications activities, such as podcasts or expanded social media (reels, etc.), including recruiting, scheduling, and other logistical support

• Support CDSI Sharepoint file systems, Teams groups, and related platforms (i.e., Zoom) for CDSI workshops and events.

• Answer general inquiries and facilitate clarification regarding programs and services offered by CDSI and its entities.

• Assist with planning and setting up events, meetings, sessions, and workshops.

• Distribute and track documents, equipment, and Online permissions.

• Support internal and external relationships held by CDSI and its entities.

• Performing other related duties.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• French fluency is an asset

• Knowledge of more than one computer operating system (Linux, Mac, Windows) is an asset.

• Knowledge of statistical software package(s) (e.g., R, Stata, SAS) is an asset.

• Knowledge of programming language(s) (e.g., Python) is an asset.

• Incumbent must be located in Montreal, as this is a hybrid position.

Location:

McGill downtown campus – Burnside Hall

This position is in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is to be performed in Quebec.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

High School Diploma with one year of relevant experience in the field of work.

Preference will be given to McGill registered students

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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This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

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