How to Find Student Jobs at McGill University (2025 Guide)
The complete guide to McGill's decentralized hiring system. Find jobs on Workday, SSMU, myFuture, and discover hidden opportunities.
McGill University's decentralized hiring system can be confusing because there is no single job board for everything. Jobs are spread across Workday, SSMU, myFuture, departmental listservs, and bulletin boards. This guide explains exactly where to find each type of opportunity.
Where Can McGill Students Find Campus Jobs?
McGill students can find campus jobs through three main portals: Workday for official on-campus positions (library, admin, IT, research assistants), myFuture for internships and external opportunities, and SSMU Jobs for student society positions (Gerts, coat check, events). Additionally, many departments post jobs through internal listservs and bulletin boards that never appear on official portals.
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The Three Official McGill Job Portals Explained
You must check all three portals regularly because they serve different types of employers and are not connected to each other.
1. McGill Workday (Official On-Campus Jobs)
Best for: Library positions, administrative roles, IT Services, research assistant positions, and official McGill department jobs.
How to access: Log in with your @mcgill.ca (employee) or @mail.mcgill.ca (student) account at mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com. Search "Student" in the search bar to filter for student-eligible positions.
Pro tip: Filter by "McGill University" as the employer to avoid hospital and research institute jobs if you want main campus work.
2. myFuture (External & Internships)
Best for: Tech company internships, off-campus part-time work, tutoring gigs, and summer positions with external employers.
How to access: Go to mcgill.ca/myfuture and log in with your McGill credentials. This portal is managed by Career Planning Service (CaPS).
Key dates: The McGill TechFair (late January) posts all participating companies here. Check for early-bird applications.
3. SSMU / AMUSE Jobs (Student Society)
Best for: Gerts Café bartender/server positions, coat check attendants, event staff, and student life coordinator roles.
How to access: Visit ssmu.ca/who-we-are/jobs directly. These jobs are NOT posted on Workday.
Why apply: SSMU jobs are unionized through AMUSE, often paying higher than minimum wage with better working conditions than typical student jobs.
How to Get TA and Grader Positions at McGill
Teaching Assistant (TA) and grader positions at McGill typically pay $20-30/hour and provide valuable academic experience. Most departments hire TAs through a combination of Workday postings and direct professor outreach.
Check Workday for Posted Positions
Search "Course Assistant" or "Teaching Assistant" on Workday. Computer Science posts all TA positions through Workday with specific deadlines.
Email Professors Directly
If you received an A or A- in a course, email the professor with your CV and unofficial transcript. Large courses (COMP 202, COMP 250, PSYC 100) often need last-minute graders.
Watch Department Listservs
Subscribe to your department's mailing list. CS, Math, and Physics frequently send TA opportunity emails that don't appear anywhere else.
Timeline for TA Applications
- • Fall semester TAs: Apply in March-April
- • Winter semester TAs: Apply in October-November
- • Summer TAs: Apply in February-March
- • Last-minute graders: First week of each semester
International Student Work Rules at McGill (2025)
International students at McGill can work both on-campus and off-campus, but different rules apply. Understanding these rules is crucial to maintaining your study permit status.
On-Campus Work: Unlimited Hours
International students can work unlimited hours on campus as long as they remain full-time students. This means you can work multiple on-campus jobs (e.g., TA + Library) without restriction.
Definition: "On-campus" means your employer is McGill University and your paycheck comes from McGill. A job at a private café near campus counts as off-campus.
Off-Campus Work: 24 Hours/Week Maximum
As of late 2024, international students can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during the academic semester (increased from the previous 20-hour limit).
During scheduled breaks (summer, winter), you can work unlimited hours off-campus if you were a full-time student in the previous semester and will be in the next.
Requirements to Work in Canada
- ✓Valid Study Permit with work authorization remark
- ✓Social Insurance Number (SIN) - Apply online through Service Canada before starting work
- ✓Full-time enrollment - Must be registered for 12+ credits
McGill Work-Study Program Explained
The Work-Study Program is a financial aid program where McGill subsidizes part of your wage, making you cheaper to hire. Approximately 950 students participate annually, earning $3.4 million collectively. If accepted, you gain access to a priority job pool on myFuture that non-Work-Study students cannot see.
Eligibility Requirements
- •Registered full-time in a degree program
- •Applied for and receiving maximum government aid
- •Demonstrate financial need
- •In satisfactory academic standing
How to Apply
- 1.Log into Minerva
- 2.Go to Financial Aid/Awards
- 3.Select "Work Study Apply"
- 4.Applications open July 1st
International Students & Work-Study
International students CAN qualify for Work-Study if they demonstrate financial need. This is possible if your financial situation has changed (e.g., currency devaluation, family circumstances). Contact the Financial Aid office to discuss your specific situation.
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