Apply To Odyssey
It’s YOUR Odyssey
Odyssey is a work experience program where you can make a difference in the classroom as a paid language assistant, helping students improve their English or French while living in another part of the country. Odyssey provides you with valuable work experience and gives you the opportunity to discover a new part of Canada.
Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for Odyssey before applying.
Before you begin, you will need:
Your résumé in English, including your current occupation
Proof of your studies: a transcript or dated diploma, or proof of enrolment at a postsecondary institution (only if you don’t have a transcript or dated diploma)
A formal assessment of your academic credentials (if you completed your studies outside of Canada)
Start your application
You have gathered all your materials—now follow the steps below to complete your
Odyssey application through the application portal (you’ll be taken to an external site). If you
need more help, this video tutorial will guide you through the application process.
1
If this is your first time applying to one of the Official Languages Programs, you’ll need to create a profile. Otherwise, log in to your existing profile.
2
Complete the application form and click “CONFIRM AND FINISH” to save it to your account.
3
Upload the documents listed below in the “Supporting Documents” section, using the appropriate button for each. Each document must be uploaded as a separate file. Accepted formats are .pdf, .jpg, .tiff, or .png.
- Résumé in English, including your current occupation
- Proof of your studies: a transcript or dated diploma, or proof of enrolment at a postsecondary institution (only if you don’t have a transcript or dated diploma)
- Formal assessment of your academic credentials, if you completed your studies outside of Canada.
4
You have now completed your application. Note that incomplete submissions may delay processing or limit your chances.
Thank you for your interest in Odyssey, and good luck!
Now you can complete your
application on the go! Download
the OLP-PLO app to your smartphone
or tablet and get started.
It may take a few weeks for us to process your application. You can log in to your profile at any time to check for updates on your status.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the respective provincial/territorial coordinator. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) thanks all applicants for their interest in Odyssey.
Please note that eligibility decisions are made by the provincial or territorial ministries/departments responsible for education or postsecondary education, and such decisions are subject to the policies of participating educational institutions.
A candidate may be declared ineligible at any time under certain conditions, including but not limited to:
- Previous dismissal from the program for any reason
- Failure to meet or maintain the program’s eligibility criteria
- Non-compliance with the rules or policies of the ministries/departments or participating institutions
Not ready to apply yet?
Find out what past participants got out of their time as an Odyssey Language Assistants.
Their experiences may you decide. We hope you’ll apply!
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