Student Guide Program in France Summer 2024 Job in Ottawa Recruiting by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Student Guide Program in France - Summer

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

Location

Job type

Full-time

Number of jobs

16

Contact information

CLOSING DATE:  January 10th,

What you will gain

Veterans Affairs Canada employs Canadian students as guides year-round at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, which are in northern France.

Live and work in France
Develop your public speaking and presentation skills
Represent Canada as a youth ambassador
Meet visitors from around the world
Discover Canadas rich military history

What you will do

Student guides will:

Duration: Summer
Returning Guides: April 29th to August 23rd,

Guides: May 6th to August 23rd,

There is a possibility of re-employment.

What we are looking for

You are a post-secondary student
You possess solid public speaking skills

You meet the

You are fluent in both official languages (English and French)

NOTE: This means that you can provide detailed descriptions on various complex topics, to summarize a discussion and express as well as support your opinions in your second official language.

When you submit your application, please indicate the following answer in the optional language field:
Language: Bilingual - English and French

If you love history and are interested in this unique opportunity, please make sure to submit your application before the deadline.

Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-identify in your application if you belong to an Employment Equity group.

At every step, from the application process to the end of the assessment process, accommodation measures or adjustments are available to you.

Tell us what you need. Examples include accessible environments, different formats, larger fonts, adaptive technology, extra time, individual testing, and more.

Accommodation measures are designed to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competencies.

To request accommodation measures or adjustments, and for any questions about the process or the position, please contact us at .

Conditions of Employment

Successful students must provide copies of the following documents prior to the employment start date:

Valid First Aid Certificate
Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Valid Canadian driver's license with no restrictions related to a Graduated Driver Licensing program and/or a valid international driving permit
Must hold valid documentation, including a passport, for travelling to and working in France
Confirmation of current full-time student status in a recognized post-secondary institution (with Registrar's seal) and a signed attestation confirming the intent to return to full-time studies in the next academic year
Valid work visa for France

Successful students must also be willing and able to:

Additional requirements

Additional Information:

It is important to consider all necessary medical arrangements and ensure proper and adequate health insurance prior to departing for France.

Living arrangements and expenses:

If you choose to live in the housing subsidized by Veterans Affairs Canada, you must sign a Rental Agreement and agree to have the monthly rental sum of approximately $ deducted from your pay (approximately $ per cheque).
All successful students must arrange and pay for their own travel, including all other related costs .
You may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your actual airfare costs (up to CDN upon successful completion of the work assignment and a satisfactory evaluation.

CLOSING DATE:  January 10th,