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Odyssey – Language Assistant Program
Paid bilingual language assistant work in Canada
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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
New Brunswick, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Odyssey is a bilingual, paid work experience for postsecondary students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Quebec, New Brunswick, and other provinces or territories, with a gross salary of approximately $30,000. Participants work in classrooms as language assistants to help students practise English or French.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work as an ESL, FSL, or FFL language assistant in an elementary school, high school, or CEGEP classroom setting.
- Prepare classroom activities that focus on enhancing students’ speaking skills.
- Encourage students to practise English or French through games and real-life situations.
- Lead classroom activities with the teacher or work with small groups of two to 10 students.
- Share your culture and participate in evening and weekend cultural activities, including virtual tasks when required.
Documents Needed
- Résumé in English, including your current occupation
- Proof of your studies: a transcript or dated diploma, or proof of enrolment at a postsecondary institution if you do not have a transcript or dated diploma
- Formal assessment of your academic credentials, if you completed your studies outside Canada
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- English-speaking candidates.
- French-speaking candidates.
Who is not eligible
- People studying in Canada on a student visa.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Living expenses, including housing, food, and personal items.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- A province or territory other than their own
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to first-time applicants.
How to apply
- Create a profile if this is your first time applying to one of the Official Languages Programs, or log in to your existing profile.
- Complete the application form and click CONFIRM AND FINISH to save it to your account.
- Upload each supporting document as a separate file in the Supporting Documents section.
Processing and Agreement
- Your application and supporting documents are reviewed once they are in order.
- Teams under the supervision of provincial and territorial coordinators may review your file or conduct a short phone interview.
- If you pass the first step, you will be invited to an in-person or virtual interview, which usually lasts about 30 minutes.
- After the interview, you will be notified by email of your results.
- If the interview is successful, your file is forwarded to the coordinator of one of the provinces or territories you chose for further consideration.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program Program
What is the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
Odyssey is a bilingual, paid work experience for postsecondary students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Quebec, New Brunswick, and other provinces or territories, with a gross salary of approximately $30,000. Participants work in classrooms as language assistants to help students practise English or French.
How much funding can be received?
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program program?
To be eligible for the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Excellent oral and written English or French skills
At least one full year of postsecondary studies completed within the last 10 years
What expenses are eligible under Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
Work as an ESL, FSL, or FFL language assistant in an elementary school, high school, or CEGEP classroom setting.
Prepare classroom activities that focus on enhancing students’ speaking skills.
Encourage students to practise English or French through games and real-life situations.
Lead classroom activities with the teacher or work with small groups of two to 10 students.
Share your culture and participate in evening and weekend cultural activities, including virtual tasks when required.
Who can I contact for more information about the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at olp-plo@cmec.ca or by phone at 1-877-866-4242.
Where is the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program available?
The Odyssey – Language Assistant Program program is available the province of New Brunswick, Quebec.
Is the Odyssey – Language Assistant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Odyssey – Language Assistant Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns