IT Assistant – Learning Assistant for Workshops

About the role

The Computational and Data Systems Institute (CDSI) at McGill University seeks undergraduate or graduate students to serve as Learning Assistants for its technical workshops. In this role you will support both in‑person and remote delivery of workshops that cover programming, data science, machine learning, NLP, and advanced statistics.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a technical facilitator for large classes, both on‑site and remotely.
• Attend at least one mandatory meeting and be present for scheduled workshop sessions.
• Provide real‑time technical support to workshop attendees.
• Assist workshop instructors with course mechanics, content delivery, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain communication with CDSI staff, instructors, and participants throughout the workshop.

Required profile

• High School Diploma plus at least one year of relevant experience.
• Strong communication, punctuality, and sense of responsibility.
• Preferably enrolled in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or related programs.
• Coursework or project experience in machine learning, natural language processing, or data science (e.g., COMP 551, COMP 345, COMP 550).

Required skills

• Python programming
• R programming
• Machine Learning concepts
• Natural Language Processing techniques
• Statistical analysis

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience supporting cutting‑edge workshops.
• Opportunities to work with faculty and industry experts.
• Flexible involvement in both in‑person and remote sessions.