Program Manager

This position is for a Program Manager at the French Language Centre, focusing on developing and delivering co-curricular programming that enhances French language acquisition, student engagement, and cultural understanding. Key responsibilities include designing and facilitating workshops, creating resources, promoting programs, and liaising with internal and external partners. Applicants must be fluent in French and proficient in English, hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and possess at least three years of relevant professional experience in program coordination and student engagement within a post-secondary setting.

• Develop and oversee learning and cultural opportunities that complement and enhance the student academic experience outside of specific credit courses
• Develop and deliver workshops focused on conversation practice outside the classroom
• Design and implement co-curricular learning activities and events, and initiatives that engage with French language and culture, and career readiness
• Create resources that support these programs (eg workshop guides, activity materials, learning resources, orientation content, and supplementary academic support tools)
• Deliver and facilitate structured workshops (eg Jasette, French at Work Program ) focused on oral communication, professional skills, and intercultural competencies
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and program outcomes to inform retention and student success activities
• Conduct student outreach and provide individualized support and guidance to enhance engagement and persistence
• Develop, implement, and assess initiatives that foster belonging, linguistic confidence, and sustained participation in French-language programming
• Manage program activity registrations, reminders, and student communications
• Prepare detailed reports evaluating program effectiveness
• Oversee recruitment and training of a team of Francophone language assistants
• Prepare job postings and interview candidates
• Supervise casual employees. Assign work. Provide ongoing guidance and support. Maintain team’s work schedule
• Promote programs and maintain digital presence on FLC’s social media platforms
• Contribute to website redesign and ensure compliance with university branding and accessibility standards
• Liaise with FLC stakeholders to plan McGill’s participation in institutional academic collaborations (eg Jumelage linguistique , Parcours Francoville )
• Develop intercultural partnerships (e.g., Université de Montréal, Université de Lorraine, UQAM)

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
• Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
• Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.
• For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .
• The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4 .
• 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 .