Job Title: Project Administrative Assistant / Assistant(e) administratif(ve) de projet

Location: Hybrid model in Ottawa.

Employment: Student employment for a 9-week contract (May 4th, 2026, to July 10th, 2026).

Vacancy: This posting is for a newly created position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents members across Canada. We are located across the country with 10 Branches and Offices, and over 100 local community Chapters. We believe the ability to communicate in more than one language fosters creative, empathetic, and adaptive people who access far-reaching opportunities and enhance the social and economic prosperity of our country. Canada has an enviable capacity to ensure that upcoming generations develop this ability in both official languages. We work to ensure that all learners have the opportunity, support, and motivation to learn and use French.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, National Projects, you will support the CPF National's office current programming for French Second Language (FSL).

Your main responsibilities will be to :

• Support virtual tutoring program, including content review and creation.
• Support research for CPF's 50th anniversary
• Support ongoing project initiatives for concours and events.
• Assist with archiving and organizing key documents.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in updating, editing and enhancing our communications activities.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Student position (30 hrs/wk) until from May 4th, 2026, to July 10th, 2026. The salary for this position is set at $17,60/hr plus four (4) percent added to each paycheck.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies.
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in the field of project administration in education program development, program evaluation techniques, training delivery, instructional design, particularly as it relates to French Second Language education or program.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team; comfortable interacting with different stakeholders and building positive working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• Working knowledge of common digital tools, including Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook) and platforms such as Doodle, Canva, Mailchimp, JotForm, and WordPress.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Candidates must legally be entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector, member or volunteer-driven organizations, is considered an asset.
• Supports promoting learning of both official languages and a bilingual Canada.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Remote/Hybrid Work Model - The CPF Network office allows a remote/hybrid working model for this position according to the CPF National Employee Handbook.
• The regular office hours are between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST, Monday to Friday. The position may require working on evenings and/or weekends.
• May involve occasional light physical tasks (e.g., lifting office supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs).

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter in either French or English, telling us why you think you'd be a great addition to the team at Canadian Parents for French, National.

Please indicate "Project Administrative Assistant" in the subject line. Interviews will be scheduled between April 27th, 2026, and April 30th, 2026. The ideal start date is May 4th, 2026. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CPF National is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to building an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to equitable employment practices. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are happy to provide accommodation for those who require it - please communicate if accommodation will be during the process.