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Odyssey is a Government of Canada-funded nine-month work-experience program for paid English- or French-language assistants in schools across Canada. The official program site currently states that 2026–27 spots are still filling and invites eligible candidates to apply.

Responsibilities & complete job details

Language assistants work with teachers and small groups to help students practise spoken English or French through classroom activities. The standard mandate runs from September to May. The official program page states an approximate gross salary of CAD 30,000 for a nine-month mandate based on a 25-hour work week, plus holiday pay and other employer benefits. Additional compensation may apply for remote or rural placements.

Requirements & qualifications

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents; have excellent oral and written skills in the language in which they will work; and meet the postsecondary-study requirement. For studies outside Quebec in Canada, at least one full year of college or university is required; for studies in Quebec, two years of college or one full year of university; for studies outside Canada, at least one full year of postsecondary study plus a formal assessment of academic credentials. The official program states there is no age limit and prior classroom experience is not required.

Benefits, funding & application

Benefits

Approximately CAD 30,000 gross salary for a nine-month mandate
Approximately 25-hour work week
Holiday pay and other employer benefits
Paid compulsory training sessions
Additional compensation may be available for remote or rural placements

Required documents

Résumé in English including current occupation
Proof of studies such as a transcript, dated diploma or qualifying proof of enrolment

About Official Languages Programs / Council of Ministers of Education, Canada

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