Teaching Assistant – URBP 605: Geographic Information Systems

Company: McGill University Title: Teaching Assistant – URBP 605: Geographic Information Systems Instructions for Applying Please refer to the guide [How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)] for application instructions. If you are a current McGill employee (i.e., currently under an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply via this career site. Instead, log in to your McGill Workday account and apply for this posting using the Find Jobs search (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit School of Urban Planning Course Title Geographic Information Systems Course Code URBP 605 Estimated Number of Positions 1 Total Hours of Work per Term 39 hours Responsibilities The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for: Leading weekly 3-hour practical sessions (Thursdays, 2:35 PM – 5:25 PM) Grading student practical assignments Required Experience and Skills Demonstrated experience in spatial analysis, including: Thematic mapping Area-weighted interpolation Geometric operations (reprojection, transformation, and manipulation of spatial features) Detection and analysis of clusters and hotspots Network analysis Transportation routing and cost-surface calculations Spatial statistics and regression Familiarity with and experience applying GIS in urban planning research and policy contexts is essential. Proficiency with multiple GIS platforms—including QGIS, R, Python, and ArcGIS—is required. Compensation Hourly Rate: $38.46/hour Total Hours: 150 hours per semester Employment Period: January 5, 2027 – April 14, 2027 Eligibility Only currently enrolled McGill graduate students are eligible to apply. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and willing to work on-campus in Quebec. McGill is an English-language university; strong written and spoken English proficiency is required. Application Deadline November 1, 2026 Equity and Diversity Statement McGill University recruits on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Applicants who possess the skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with diverse communities are encouraged to apply. McGill implements an Employment Equity Program and invites members of designated groups to indicate their self-identification in their application. Applicants with disabilities who may require accommodations at any stage of the application process are invited to contact [email protected] confidentially.