Hiring Unit

Office of the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic), Bureau du rayonnement du français

Position Summary

Parcours FrancoVille invites newly arrived international students to discover Montreal, the francophone metropolis of the Americas, over a day-long urban scavenger hunt. Working in teams alongside their guides, participants make their way through the city's liveliest neighbourhoods, step inside landmark cultural institutions and take on a series of interactive challenges that call on their curiosity, their creativity and their team spirit. The day closes with a festive evening at the MEM, where teams are rewarded. McGill is hiring guides from within its student community to accompany the participating teams on September 11th, 2026.

General Requirements

- Be a current McGill student, at either the undergraduate or the graduate level
- Superior command of the French language, particularly spoken French
- Good knowledge of Montreal and public transportation
- Be comfortable walking for several hours, as the day is spent moving through the city on foot and by public transit
- Open to McGill students only
- Availability for one hour of mandatory online training the week before the event (week of August 31)
- Availability on Friday, September 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including the prize ceremony and the 5 à 7

Tentative Schedule for September 11th, 2026

- 9 h 30 Guides arrive at the UdeM MIL campus (De l'Acadie or Outremont metro station)
- 10 h 30 Welcome the participants
- 11 h 00 Welcome speech and presentation of the routes and challenges
- 11 h 30 Meal (provided by the organizers)
- 12 h 00 Start of the route
- 16 h 30 End of the route
- 17 h 00 5 à 7 / Festive happy hour and prize ceremony at MEM, Montreal Memory Centre

Tasks





- Build team spirit from the morning gathering onward and make the day an enjoyable, stimulating experience for the whole group
- Support participants in French, whatever their level, and create an atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable speaking up
- Ensure that every team member takes part in the challenges and finds their place within the group
- Encourage open discussion among team members
- Guide the team in keeping with the schedule so that it can complete all of the challenges within the time available
- Take on the challenges alongside the team and steer them toward the solutions rather than handing the solutions over

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

We are looking for people who are upbeat and professional in equal measure, with a solid team spirit and a knack for keeping a group together and in good spirits from the morning through to the evening. The ideal candidate is punctual and energetic, loves Montreal and enjoys showing it off to peers, and is happy to spend the day on foot taking on a scavenger hunt alongside their team.

Positions available

There are several positions available. This position will be posted until suitable candidates have been recruited.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma

2 Years Related Experience

Salary and Hours

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $22.50

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)

Position Dates





Position Start Date: 2026-08-23

Position End Date: 2026-09-15

Deadline

Deadline to Apply: 2026-08-10

Diversity and Equity Statement

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, [email protected].

General Information

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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