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Academic Associate

McGill University

Role at a glance

Category: Governance
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Posted: Jul 1, 2026

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McGill University is hiring a Academic Associate in Montreal, Quebec. This is a Governance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with McGill University.

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). Academic Associate - Policy Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy (CMTD) | Max Bell School of Public Policy | McGill University ABOUT THE CENTRE & THE OPPORTUNITY The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy (CMTD) is an interdisciplinary research centre within the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University works at the intersection of rigorous research, technology policy, and democratic governance. What sets us apart is an end-to-end model — from large-scale data analysis to policy development to broad public engagement — that translates scholarship into democratic impact. Over five years, we have grown to a team of more than 25 and built an international reputation at the intersection of technology governance, information integrity, and participatory democracy. CMTD integrates three

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Location and market context

This role is based in Montreal, Quebec on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to McGill University's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About governance roles

Governance roles design the structures, policies, and oversight that keep complex programs accountable, coordinating across legal, risk, compliance, and technology. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices.

How to position yourself for this governance role

Strong candidates emphasize policy and standard-setting, committee and stakeholder coordination, oversight reporting, and translating strategy into durable operating structures. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how McGill University would apply governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.