French Activities Facilitator

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

AMUSE collective agreement

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a student facilitator in the Rayonnement du français program. The role supports social, cultural and experiential activities to practice French for the McGill community, with campus events and outings in Montreal and beyond.

We seek enrolled undergrad or graduate students with strong French, who are personable, punctual and creative. Workload is 5–10 hours per week, on campus, from Nov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027, with potential additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled at McGill as an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
• Have a strong command of French to lead conversations and activities.
• Be personable, punctual and conscientious.
• Show creativity, enthusiasm and kindness.
• Foster exchange and encourage participation from quieter participants.
• Interact with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Be flexible, independent and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Lead social activities in French and help build a welcoming, lively community around the French language.
• Facilitate conversation circles and group activities that encourage exchange and French practice.
• Welcome participants and create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable taking part.
• Encourage conversation and adapt facilitation to participants' profiles, interests and levels of French.
• Lead or co‑lead cultural activities, events and outings in Montreal.
• Suggest ideas and help prepare activities, both as part of a team and independently.
• Take part, as needed, in welcome, orientation and promotional activities related to Rayonnement du français initiatives.
• Help promote activities and, as needed, create content for Rayonnement du français communication channels and social media.
• Help with setup and logistics for activities and events.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

French conversation facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Punctuality

Creativity

Flexibility

Intercultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit: Office of the Associate Provost, Rayonnement du français

Position Summary

The Rayonnement du français team creates informal, social, cultural and experiential opportunities to live and practise French, for students and members of the McGill community. These activities are open to anyone who wants to practise French, socialize in French, or simply live more of their McGill experience in French, whatever their level or relationship to the language. Successful candidates will join a team of student facilitators who bring this programming to life, from conversation circles and social activities on campus to cultural events and outings in Montreal and beyond. The goal is to give participants memorable experiences in French throughout their time at McGill, help them build connections, and introduce them to the diversity of French‑speaking cultures in a friendly and engaging setting.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead social activities in French and help build a welcoming, lively community around the French language.
• Facilitate conversation circles and group activities that encourage exchange and French practice.
• Welcome participants and create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable taking part.
• Encourage conversation and adapt facilitation to participants' profiles, interests and levels of French.
• Lead or co‑lead cultural activities, events and outings in Montreal.
• Suggest ideas and help prepare activities, both as part of a team and independently.
• Take part, as needed, in welcome, orientation and promotional activities related to Rayonnement du français initiatives.
• Help promote activities and, as needed, create content for Rayonnement du français communication channels and social media.
• Help with setup and logistics for activities and events.
• Perform other related duties.

Workload

The schedule is flexible, from 5 to 10 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours depending on the successful candidate's availability and the needs of the program. Schedules are set around each facilitator's classes and availability. The successful candidate must be able to be present on campus and take part in the activities and outings planned as part of the programming.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Be enrolled at McGill as an undergraduate or graduate student and in good academic standing.
• Have a strong enough command of French to comfortably lead conversations and activities in French.
• Be personable, punctual and highly conscientious.
• Show creativity, enthusiasm and kindness.
• Know how to foster exchange and encourage participation, including from quieter participants.
• Be comfortable interacting with people from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Be flexible, independent and resourceful.

Assets (not required)

• Experience leading activities or groups.
• Knowledge of the field of language learning.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring or mentoring.
• Experience in communications or content creation.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge of English

McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience.

• Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $25.00
• Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
• Position Start Date: 2026-11-01
• Position End Date: 2027-04-30
• Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-29

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.

We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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