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Hiring Unit:
Student Accessibility & Achievement provides support services and reasonable accommodations to McGill students of all levels of study with documented disabilities of either a permanent, temporary, or episodic nature. They foster an accessible and inclusive university experience for McGill’s diverse student population in collaboration with other Student Services and the wider McGill community through resources and services.
Position Summary:
Student Accessibility and Achievement is looking to hire a McGill student to lead a group tutoring session for the following courses:
AEMA 101
AEMA 202
AEPH 112
AEBI 120
ECON 208
MATH 140
MGCR 271
PHIL 210
PHGY 209
CHEM 212
As a PALs Peer Leader, you will be responsible for facilitating a weekly peer-assisted learning session that gives participants an opportunity to review learned material, ask questions, engage in group activities and review difficult concepts. Under the supervision of the Learner Support Specialist, you will teach study skills and strategies tailored to the course needs. You will get the opportunity to engage participants in self-reflective learning and academic-centered habits of mind that will encourage students to become more independent and confident in their academic abilities, all while applying evidence-based practices to facilitate and support student learning. You will be responsible for preparing small-group activities, facilitating a group of up to 15 students, reporting on sessions and attending 4 training sessions/meetings with your supervisor throughout the term to discuss next steps and support material for the program.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Required:
- Good communication skills
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Active listener
- Effective presenter
- Adaptable
- Knowledgeable in course subject area
- Inclusive
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- 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 3 (Advanced) on a scale of 0-4
Qualifications:
- Current McGill student
- Successfully completedAEMA 101, AEMA 202, AEPH 112, AEBI 120, ECON 208, MATH 140, MGCR 271, PHIL 210, PHGY 209, CHEM 212 with an A- or higher
- Overall CGPA of at least 3.2
- Experience supporting peers through tutoring, mentoring, peer study groups or TAship.
In this role, students can expect to develop:
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to cultivate facilitation skills, collaborate in a group setting within the subject area, and engage as a leader and mentor.
Important Note
By submitting an application, you are authorizing McGill Student Accessibility and Achievement, part of Student Services, to view your academic record for the sole purpose of reviewing your grades and GPA in order to validate your eligibility to tutor. As well, you are agreeing to respect the Charter of Students' Rights and the Code of Student Conduct in all activities as a tutor.
Hourly Rate:
- $28/hour (Undergraduate student)
- $33/hour (Graduate student)
Expected Start Date: August 18, 2025
**OPEN TO MCGILL STUDENTS ONLY**
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience
(AMUSE C) $28.00
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
2 (Part time)
2025-07-22
2026-08-31
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.
