CLOSING DATE: January 10th, 2024
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 Canada’s rich military history
What you will do
Student guides will:
- Provide interpretive information on the preserved battlefields and underground tunnels, in both official languages.
- Explain the Canadian military history and answer questions from the public on the sites, local attractions, and points of interest in the region.
- Work in an outdoor setting and may encounter small wildlife, such as rabbits and sheep. You will at times give tours of the preserved underground tunnels. You must be comfortable working in confined spaces for a brief period of time.
Duration: Summer 2024
Returning Guides: April 29th to August 23rd, 2024
Guides: May 6th to August 23rd, 2024
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 FSWEP eligibility criteria
• 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:
- Wear and maintain a uniform.
- Work variable schedules (shift work, weekends, statutory holidays, and overtime).
- Operate a government vehicle in Europe, sometimes with passengers, as required.
- Stand and walk over uneven terrain for a long period of time.
- Work in various weather conditions.
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 $300 deducted from your pay (approximately $150 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 $1000.00) upon successful completion of the work assignment and a satisfactory evaluation.
CLOSING DATE: January 10th, 2024