L'Association Étudiante de l'Université de McGill est présentement en période d'embauches. Avec plus de 20,000 membres, l'AÉUM a pour rôle de représenter les étudiants et de leur offrir des services depuis 1908.

The Student's Society of McGill University (SSMU) is currently hiring. With over 20,000 members, SSMU's role is to represent students and to offer services since 1908.

Responsibilities 

• Chair the Accessibility Committee;
• Advocate for the Accessibility recommendations of SSMU Special Researchers 
• Serve on various SSMU and McGill committees to advance the goals of the Accessibility Policy to major stakeholders
• Review and maintain accessible design standards for content developed by the SSMU Communications Department
• Write research reports and engaging in university advocacy with the Vice-President (University Affairs) to achieve goals set out in the Accessibility Policy, 
• Consult with the SSMU Governance Department on the development of new SSMU policies and statements regarding issues in accessibility
• Work closely with the President to identify barriers to democratic participation,
• Provide consultation to student groups, staff, and executives on issues of accessibility,
• Consult with the SSMU Event Planning department for the planning and delivery of accessible SSMU Events
• Interpret, amend and oversee the SSMU Accessibility Policy;
• Oversee the reporting mechanism under the Accessibility Policy for accessibility complaints, similar to the Equity Complaints process;
• Review governing documents, statements, and other major communications to ensure the use of accessible language; 
• Develop resources to aid student groups in planning more accessible activities, 
• Train and advise SSMU student groups, staff and ,executives on implementing accessibility standards in their portfolios

1. Organized, independent work ethic and ability to follow through on a project;
2. Knowledge and commitment to issues in accessibility and equity
3. Ability to develop and deliver training programs on issues in Accessibility
4. Ability to work effectively under pressure;
5. Initiative and results driven;
6. Diligence and impartiality in execution of duties;
7. Organized with attention to detail;
8. Ability to make fair and equitable decisions under pressure;
9. Able to work independently and in a team environment;
10. Knowledge of SSMU and McGill governance structures is an asset;
11. Strong communication skills both in English and French are an asset.

Additional information

• Paid position: $16,28 per hour

CONFIDENTIALITY:

It is understood and agreed that all matters to the SSMU and those clubs associations or groups forming part of the SSMU are to be kept in the strictest of confidence, and nothing regarding the operations, policies and general activities of the SSMU or its constituent groups shall be divulged to any third party without the express consent of the General Manager and/or the Executive Committee of the SSMU.

At the SSMU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. If you require accommodation(s) for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.