What you will gain
CLOSING DATE: January 10, 2022
Veterans Affairs Canada employs Canadian students as guides year-round at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, located in northern France.
• Live and work in France
• Develop your public speaking and presentation abilities
• Represent Canada as a youth ambassador
• Meet visitors from around the world
• Discover Canada’s rich military history
What you will do
As a student guide, you will be responsible for:
• Providing interpretive information on the preserved battlefields and underground tunnels, in both official languages
• Explaining the Canadian military history and answering questions from the public on the sites, local attractions and points of interest in the region
You will be working in a natural outdoor setting and may encounter small wildlife, such as rabbits and sheep.
Duration: Summer 2022
Return Guides: April 25, 2022 - August 28, 2022
Guides: May 2, 2022 - August 28, 2022
There is a possibility of re-employment
Important
Please note that the period of employment may be delayed, cancelled or shortened due to health regulations and Treasury Board of Canada directives related to COVID-19.
What we are looking for
• You are a post-secondary student
• You are fluent in both official languages (English and French)
NOTE: It means that you are able to provide detailed descriptions on various complex topics, to summarize a discussion and express as well as support your opinions in your second official language
• You possess strong public speaking skills
• You meet the FSWEP eligibility criteria
If you love history and would like to explore the possibility of this unique opportunity, submit your application, ensuring that you are answering to the language optional field, indicating the following:
Language: Bilingual - English and French
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 if you belong to an Employment Equity group, when you apply.
For questions, please contact: vac.guideprogram-programmeguides.acc@veterans.gc.ca
Conditions of employment
Successful students will be required to 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
• Valid Canadian passport
• 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 school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• Valid work visa for France
Successful students must also:
• Wear and maintain a uniform
• Be willing to work variable schedules (shift work, weekends, statutory holidays and overtime)
• Be willing to operate a government vehicle in Europe, sometimes with passengers, as required
• Able to stand and walk over uneven terrain for a long period of time, in various weather conditions
Additional information
You are strongly advised to consider all necessary medical arrangements and ensure proper and adequate health insurance prior to departing for France
Accommodation 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 on a monthly basis (approximately $150 per cheque)
• All successful students must arrange and pay for their own travel, including all other related costs
• Upon successful completion of the work assignment and a satisfactory evaluation, you may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of your actual airfare costs (up to CDN $800.00)
Requirement to be vaccinated
On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.
CLOSING DATE: January 10, 2022