Job Description
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Knowledge of the following required:
Current public health and social services in Canada and Québec
The creation and delivery of current public health and social services in Canada and Québec.
Access to (and delivery of) public social services by/to the public, community or private sector.
The major social services, considering (a) their policy framework (b) service delivery system, and (c) challenges to the delivery of these services and their link to social rights and social justice.
Difference between private, public, and community services.
Critiques of Canada and Québec’s public social services and a social worker’s place in engaging in the improvement of these services.
The role of a social worker in the area of social rights and social justice.
Analysis of the power relations between citizens, the government and the services.
Hourly Salary:
Position Start Date:
2026-08-25
Position End Date:
2026-02-01
Deadline to Apply:
2026-06-02
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 ****** 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
.
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).
Knowledge of the following required:
Current public health and social services in Canada and Québec
The creation and delivery of current public health and social services in Canada and Québec.
Access to (and delivery of) public social services by/to the public, community or private sector.
The major social services, considering (a) their policy framework (b) service delivery system, and (c) challenges to the delivery of these services and their link to social rights and social justice.
Difference between private, public, and community services.
Critiques of Canada and Québec’s public social services and a social worker’s place in engaging in the improvement of these services.
The role of a social worker in the area of social rights and social justice.
Analysis of the power relations between citizens, the government and the services.
Hourly Salary:
Position Start Date:
2026-08-25
Position End Date:
2026-02-01
Deadline to Apply:
2026-06-02
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 ****** 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
.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teaching Assistant: SWRK 221 - Public Social Services in Canada position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Montréal offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.