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Thank you for your interest about employment opportunities at French for the Future. Currently we do not have any open positions, however if you are interested in possible future opportunities, please send your CV to emplois@francais-avenir.org. We will be in touch if a role becomes available that matches your skills and experiences. 

DIGITAL PROJECT LEADER 

NATIONAL AMBASSADORS YOUTH FORUM GROUP LEADER

FRENCH FOR THE FUTURE

French for the Future is a national, not-for-profit organization committed to supporting the development of tomorrow’s bilingual leaders by encouraging high school students to study and live in French. Our programs, all in French, highlight the social and professional benefits of bilingualism and help create linguistic and cultural links between students of all backgrounds taking French as a first or as a second language across Canada.

THE NATIONAL AMBASSADOR YOUTH FORUM [FNJA]

The FNJA is held every year in a different city, and brings together 35 bilingual high school students from across Canada for five days jam-packed with activities. At the end of the FNJA, participants become ambassadors of French for the Future, and organize activities to promote French and official bilingualism in their communities throughout the following school year.

The 2025 FNJA will be held from August 1 to 8 in Ottawa, Ontario.

GROUP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES

Before the FNJA:

  • Be available to meet with the FNJA Coordinator and other group leaders for preparation purposes;
  • Read all communications and documents related to the FNJA; a list of roles and responsibilities will be sent to all group leaders when the programme is finalized;
  • Take a 2-day training session before the FNJA regarding the event’s goals, program, and schedule (from August 1).

During the FNJA :

  • Lead workshops during the FNJA, from August 3 to August 8, in Ottawa, Ontario;
  • Install a framework of mutual trust to foster mutual respect and friendliness with participants;
  • Ensure the moral, physical, and emotional security of all participants.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • A high school diploma, and preferably currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Canada
  • Experience working with youth (e.g. summer camps)
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Francophonie (required), Francophonie in minority situations and/or international Francophonie (an asset)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in French and English
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Able to work legally in Canada

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Remuneration: $1,400 honorarium plus travel expenses from the place of residence to Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Full-time contract from August 1 to 8, 2025, with a few meetings before the event
  • The contract is signed with French for the Future

HOW TO APPLY

By March 31, 2025, send a curriculum vitae and a cover letter, written in French, by e-mail to: coordonnatrice@french-future.org to the attention of Geneviève Gobeil, Program Manager. Please indicate "Animateur.trice FNJA 2025" in the subject line.

We encourage all qualified people to apply; French for the Future values diversity in the workplace.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

PHOTOGRAPHER - NATIONAL AMBASSADORS YOUTH FORUM

French for the Future is searching for a young dynamic person to join the team as official photographer for the Forum national des jeunes ambassadeur·rices 2025, to be held in Ottawa.

THE FORUM NATIONAL DES JEUNES AMABASSADEUR·RICES (FNJA)

The FNJA is held every year in a different city, and brings together 35 bilingual high school students from across Canada for four to five days jam-packed with activities. At the end of the FNJA, participants become ambassadors of French for the Future, and organize activities to promote French and official bilingualism in their communities throughout the following school year.

The 2025 FNJA will take place from August 3 to 8 in Ottawa, Ontario.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

During the event:

  • Take photos;
  • Edit and send a selection of about 10 photos the evening of each day ;

After the event:

  • Edit the photos and send them to French for the Future within a reasonable delay;

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Hold a high school diploma, and preferably currently enrolled in a postsecondary program at an accredited Canadian institution;
  • Knowledge of photography;
  • Current studies in photography, or past courses on the topic, will be considered an asset;
  • Bilingual, French/English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Compensation: honorarium of $1000 plus travel expenses from your place of residence to Ottawa, Ontario;
  • Full-time contract from August 3 to 8, 2025;
  • The contract is signed with French for the Future.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and portfolio (photos) to the attention of Agathe Pompon, Coordonnatrice du marketing et des communications, communications@french-future.org before March 10, 2025. Please clearly note “2025 FNJA Photographer” in the subject line.

We encourage all qualified people to apply; French for the Future values diversity in the workplace. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

CANADA SUMMER JOB: COMMUNICATIONS AGENT

French for the Future is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures.

The Communications Agent reports to the Marketing and Communications Coordinator and assists with the execution of the overall communications strategy. This entry level role will provide the chosen candidate with experience in a variety of areas but more specifically communications and social media management.

The ideal candidate must be fluently bilingual in both French and English and a team player able to show initiative and commitment on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

Communications

  • Assist the Marketing and Communications Coordinator with implementation of communications strategies for the organization
  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of the communication strategy for the National Ambassador Youth Forum, Franconnexion Sessions, National Essay Contest, Bilingual Young Leaders, United Bilingual Correspondents and Fr+
  • Ensure the promotion of the seven main programs of the organization
  • Update content for the organization online presence (website, social networks)
  • Assist with the development and implementation of social media strategies
  • Research and create promotional materials in line with the organization’s branding
  • Create promotional documentation (flyers, press releases, posters, articles for partners’ news bulletins and journals, etc...)
  • Create social media content (ex: TikTok videos)
  • Perform clerical duties as required (ie: prepare shipments as needed, maintain inventory of promotional materials)

Qualifications 

  • Eligibility to Canada’s Summer Job Program (applicant must be between 15 and 30 years old, must be citizen, permanent resident or refugee in Canada and must be able to work legally in Canada. International students are not eligible).
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Communications, Literature, French Studies, Journalism, Political Science, etc)
  • Prior experience in communications and social media a strong asset
  • Bilingualism (French/English) required: strong spoken and written skills in both languages
  • Technological skills:
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Required
    • Hubspot or another CMS – Asset
    • Social media
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to undertake and manage multiple duties and projects
  • Possess excellent organizational skills
  • Adaptable and able to work within a team
  • Motivated, with a track record of taking initiative
  • Confident in front of the camera - asset

Terms of employment

  • 9 weeks contract
  • 30 hours/week
  • $18.5/hour
  • Start date: May 26, 2025
  • Hybrid: Office environment Monday-Tuesday, and telework the rest of the week

How to apply

Applicants must send their CV and cover letter (both in French) by email at employment@french-future.org. Please write “Communications Agent” in the subject field. Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.                                                                                               

Applicants must be able to work legally in Canada, and must meet the Canada Summer Job eligibility criteria.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

French for the Future is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

CANADA SUMMER JOB: PROGRAM AGENT

French for the Future is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures. 

The Program Agent reports to the Program Manager and assists with the successful conduct of French for the Future main seven programs. The selected candidate will also participate in maintaining records of past program participants, and encouraging the continued participation of students who have previously been involved in the organization's programs.

The ideal candidate must be fluently bilingual in both French and English and a team player able to show initiative and commitment on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Program Manager with the implementation of French for the Future’s key programs (National Ambassador Youth Forum, Franconnexion Sessions, National Essay Contest, Local Forums) including managing program registrations, mailing materials, updating templates and forms, processing data, as needed.
  • Assist with development of new educational resources for French for the Future's Franconnexion Sessions.
  • Help manage records to document program activities.
  • Monitor and conduct research to update Fr+, an online platform in French based on the interests of 14-17 year old.
  • Liaise with teachers, guidance counsellors, French coordinators, and students throughout Canada.
  • Update database and create and maintain records of program participants.
  • Carry out administrative activities associated with the key programs.

Qualifications 

  • Eligibility to Canada’s Summer Job Program (applicant must be between 15 and 30 years old, must be citizen, permanent resident or refugee in Canada and must be able to work legally in Canada. International students are not eligible).
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Work experience with youth from 12 to 20 years of age an asset
  • Bilingualism (French/English) required: strong spoken and written skills in both languages
  • Technological skills:
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Required
    • Hubspot or another CMS – Asset
    • SurveyMonkey – Asset
  • Ability to undertake and manage multiple duties and projects
  • Possess excellent organizational skills
  • Adaptable and able to work well within a team
  • Motivated, with a track record of taking initiative

Terms of employment

  • 9 weeks contract
  • 30 hours/week
  • $18.5/hour
  • Start date: May 26, 2025
  • Hybrid: Office environment Monday-Tuesday, and telework the rest of the week

How to apply

Applicants must send their CV and cover letter (both in French) by email employment@french-future.org. Please write “Program Agent” in the subject field. Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.

Applicants must be able to work legally in Canada, and must meet the Canada Summer Job eligibility criteria.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

French for the Future is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

DIGITAL PROJECT LEADER

French for the Future empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures. French for the Future envisions a Canada where young people appreciate their francophonie and Francophone cultures, express themselves confidently in French, cultivate a sense of belonging, and contribute to the rapprochement and development of diverse linguistic communities.

Based in Ottawa, French for the Future has a network of regional coordinators that extends across the country. The Ottawa National Office has a small, but very efficient team of 6 to 8 people. 

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team for a one-year contract (renewable). If you are someone with a passion for promoting language learning, we have a place for you!

Why join French for the Future? 

  • Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to our mission of fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding. 
  • Dynamic work environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are committed to excellence.
  • Growth opportunities: Develop your skills and expertise while gaining valuable experience.
  • Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of positively impacting the lives of learners and communities.
  • Work in French with a bilingual team!

The Digital Project Leader will work in concert with French for the Future’s team and the Executive Director, who will be responsible for their supervision. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of the Fr+ platform, its animation and moderation, its promotion and the production of several reports. 

Fr+ is a free platform open to 14–17-year-olds, enabling them to join online communities based on their interests. They can create, discuss and discover content exclusively in French, adapted to their level.

Responsibilities

Fr+ development

  • Analyze the current state of Fr+, taking into account pre-existing documentation, previous development phases, measurable data and surveys of its target audience.
  • Conduct a user experience (UX) analysis of Fr+.
  • Use the problem framing method to understand, define and prioritize barriers to using Fr+.
  • Identify specific needs of young users to guide necessary improvements.
  • Develop recommendations to overcome identified barriers.
  • Collaborate with our digital transformation firm to develop effective solutions and manage their implementation.
  • Plan Fr+ evolutions and their deployment.
  • Test new functionalities before going live.
  • Ensure quality control at all stages of approval and production.
  • Analyze the impact of proposed solutions.

Fr+ animation and moderation

  • Foster an active and engaged online community.
  • Be responsible for moderation on Fr+.
  • Research, select and share French-language cultural content of interest to 14–17-year-olds on Fr+.
  • Recruit and mentor volunteers to participate in content sharing.
  • Develop partnerships for content sharing within Fr+.
  • Liaise with our digital transformation firm for Fr+ updates, maintenance and bug fixes. 

Promotion of Fr+

  • In collaboration with the French for the Future marketing and communications team, develop and implement a strategy to promote Fr+ to its audience.
  • Develop a strategy dedicated to the creation and sharing of content by and for young people on Fr+.
  • Highlight new features and enhancements to the platform.
  • Promote Fr+ to community organizations and other stakeholders, and develop partnerships to promote it.
  • Represent French for the Future and Fr+ at public events, such as conferences, partner meetings, etc.

Reports

  • Produce various reports related to Fr+ (quarterly reports, annual report, progress report and final report for funders).

Other

  • Perform other administrative tasks as required.
  • Support the implementation of other French for the Future programs as required.

Personal qualities

  • Excellent ability to take charge and manage a project, taking ownership of it to make it a success.
  • Excellent ability to coordinate the various parties involved in a project.
  • Passion for big ideas, creative products and a strong desire to innovate.
  • Tech-savvy, and curiosity to learn more.
  • Passionate about online communities.
  • Enjoys working with and connecting with young people.
  • Has a good idea of what interests and excites young people aged 14 to 18.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian francophonie, particularly outside Quebec, and of the community around French as an additional language.

Required skills

  • 2 years' proven work experience in digital project management.
  • Good written and oral skills in French and English.
  • University degree or post-secondary certificate/diploma or college diploma in a relevant field (project management, etc.).
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrates initiative, professionalism and strong work ethic.
  • Autonomous, flexible, solution-oriented and able to make decisions.
  • Occasionally available to work some weekends (when traveling for events and conferences, within Canada, about 3-4 times a year).

Other criteria

  • Candidates should be able to work legally in Canada.

Terms of employment

  • 1-year, full-time contract, renewable according to funding, with a three-month probation period.
  • Hybrid work environment, with two days a week in the office as part of a team.
  • Excellent health insurance 100% paid by the organization starting at the end of the probationary period.
  • 2 weeks’ vacation per year + annual office closure for 2 weeks during the holiday season.
  • Good work/life balance
  • Salary commensurate with experience and skills
  • Start date: as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send us your curriculum vitae as well as a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate to join our team at emplois@francais-avenir.org. Please indicate “Digital Project Leader” in the subject line. We encourage you to attach any document that could support your application. Deadline to apply is May 23, 2025.

We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. French for the Future respects employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

French for the Future is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.