Student Project Assistant AV Transcription-Office Assistant A
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Hiring Unit: Collections Services Cataloguing and Metadata
Job Title: Student Project Assistant A/V Transcription
Reports to: istant Librarian
Hour of work: 510 hours/week
Hourly Rate: $16.20
Classification: AMUSE A
Duration: April 14 May 30 2025 possible extension
Job Summary:
The student in this position will support a research project investigating the impact of recent policies on racialized librarians in Canada. This job involves listening to recorded interviews and accurately transcribing those recordings to text files. The student is expected to anonymize transcripts in accordance with guidelines. Additionally the student will assist with file naming minimal organization of transcript files and uploading documents to SharePoint. Any additional training will be provided. The hours for this position may vary weekly to account for the needs of the project week beginning April 14 2025. Some activities can be completed remotely if desired.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and SharePoint
Ability to type quickly and accurately while proofreading
Attention to detail
Excellent English grammar spelling and punctuation skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Preferred: students with experience in humanities or social sciences research methods
Location:
A combination of remote and onsite work.
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 Englishlanguage 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 04.
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 healthrelated) 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 candidates record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to selfidentify. 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 throughaccommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Employment Type
Contract
