Office Assistant B (Work Study)

Job Responsibility: 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: Procurement Services Work Study Students. Valid Certificate required to apply to this position. Position Summary: Procurement Services wishes to hire a Procurement Office Assistant to work in their office (onsite) that would do various administrative tasks within the unit. Some of the tasks would include:

• assisting with various projects such as Procurement contract clean-up and data entry,
• clerical support to buyers and bench-marking tasks,
• front line support such as order amendments/cancellations,
• system address and currency maintenance,
• support to the Systems and Client Support Supervisor, help desk staff and supplier management administrator.

30 hours per week. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Analytical Skills: ability to analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier information.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication for dealing with lead buyer and stakeholders.
• Time management: attention to detail, problem-solving and customer service Skills.
• Computer Skills: Must be able to work with spreadsheets and databases.
• Teamwork, adaptability to changes, must be ready for sudden changes in the mandates.

Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE B) $16.00 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 30 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2024-05-21 Position End Date: 2024-08-30 Deadline to Apply: 2024-05-16 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, View email address on ca.edajobs.com .