Communications Assistant C

Job summary

The Communications Assistant will develop and configure online course structures in MyCourses, including importing content from Rise 360 and managing course assets. They will also troubleshoot technical difficulties and compile data from online course forms.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: Faculty Development Office Position Summary: FacED needs help with the following tasks: Create online courses from the content created by the FacED team. Adapt older versions of FacED’s online offerings (e.g., teaching Journey, Peer Coaching). Troubleshooti any online course related difficulties with the FacED team. Develop and configure course structure in MyCourses, including building the initial structure, entering required course information, and importing instructional content created in Rise 360. Create and manage badges, awards, certificates of completion and intelligent agents on myCourses. Check that Course Merchant links work properly. Brainstorm solutions when there are difficulties in accessing a course. Compile completed Microsoft forms responses in online courses. This list is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Advanced knowledge of audio/video or graphic software is required. Skills needed: Video editing Building Online courses using content provided by our team Proficiency at learning and adopting new technologies (e.g., myCourses, Articulate, Camtesia) Bilingual French and English 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 # 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here. Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $29.00 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-10-13 Position End Date: 2027-04-12 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-05 This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement. 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The Communications Assistant will develop and configure online course structures in MyCourses, including importing content from Rise 360 and managing course assets. They will also troubleshoot technical difficulties and compile data from online course forms.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience. Proficiency in video editing, graphic software, and the ability to adopt new educational technologies are required.

Listed skills

• Bilingual communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Video editing
• Online course development
• MyCourses
• Articulate
• Camtasia
• Graphic software
• Audio software
• Video software
• Microsoft Forms
• Course Merchant
• Rise 360
• Instructional design
• Bilingual communication
• Employment Equity
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Teaching
• Communication
• English Language
• Faculty Development
• Intelligent Agent
• Coaching
• Video Editing
• Writing

Job areas

• Education
• Technology
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Communications Assistant
• Multimedia Designer / Animator
• Graphic and Multimedia Designers
• Special Effects Artists and Animators