The Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum on the landing beaches of Normandy. Built on the site where Canadians landed on the 6th of June 1944 where it presents the civilian and military efforts of Canada on multiple fronts during the Second World War. It is also a window to the Canada of today thanks to the Guide Program.

Work Term 

Period 1 / January 27 - August 31 2027        Application Deadline: October 4, 2026
Period 2 / March 8 - October 31 2027         Application Deadline: October 4, 2026
Period 3 / May 22 - December 31 2027         Application Deadline: November 8, 2026

Guides perform the following tasks in both English and French:

• Guided visits on the park outside of the museum (two bunkers and a portion of Juno Beach) and be able to adapt your visit depending on the age and/or nationality of the visitors (school groups, public visits, veterans, dignitaries, etc).
• Welcome visitors of all nationalities and share the identity and mandate of the Centre following the standards of the Normandy Quality Tourism label.
• Present the offers of the museum to groups and individuals (the permanent and temporary exhibit as well as the guided visit of the bunkers) as well as our sustainable development approach.
• Lead our activity "Explore Juno in class" for primary and secondary aged school groups with the help of our digital ressources. Sell admission tickets and a diverse range of products from our boutique.
• Inform visitors of Canada’s contributions during the Second World War (on the home front as well as in Europe) and the Canada of today.
• Inform visitors about the offer of the museum as well as the other historical sites to visit in Normandy and in France.
• Participate in the organization of historical and cultural activities at the Centre. Assist in special ceremonies and events.

For more details, please see the full job posting here : https://www.junobeach.org/guide-program/

Applicants to the guide positions will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Bilingual: ability to communicate FLUENTLY in English AND French

• Experience working with the public, school groups (children and teens) in a cultural or historical setting, as well as customer service experience
• Understanding of Canada’s contribution to the Second World War
• Professionalism, personal maturity and ability to work in a team;
• Currently a student in a postsecondary institution or having graduated within the last 3 years.

Passport and visa
All applicants must have a valid Canadian passport or a European Union passport. For candidates who hold a Canadian passport, they will need to obtain a French work visa (including an in-person visit to a visa application centre in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal, if necessary), purchase a plane ticket, and international medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay. Further details will be given to applicants once hired. For applicants who hold a European passport, they will need to prove Canadian citizenship, purchase a plane ticket, and international medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay. Further details will be given to applicants once hired.

Accomodation and transportation
Hired candidates must assume the costs of all expenses while in France. However, the Centre provides housing (all utilities included except for internet fees & security deposits) for each guide team in Courseulles-sur-Mer. More details about the housing arrangement are provided to candidates once hired. Hired candidates must assume the initial cost of transportation to France. However, at the end of the work term, guides can be eligible for a partial reimbursement of their travel costs up to $2,500 CDN (proof of purchase). More details on this partial reimbursement are provided to candidates once hired.

Documents to be sent in ELECTRONICALLY in PDF Format ONLY. Your application must contain:

• A cover letter (1-2 page maximum). At the beginning of this letter, clearly indicate the period(s) for which you are applying, and how you heard about the guide program.
• Your résumé / curriculum vitae.
• A proof of university enrolment or recent graduation: It can be your most recent online university transcript or a proof of enrolment. If you have recently graduated, a copy of your diploma will suffice.
• A scan of your valid passport. A scanned proof of Canadian citizenship (birth certificate or citizenship card).
• Two reference letters: one from a current or recent employer, and the other from a current or recent professor. WARNING: We examine the quality of reference letters carefully. Generic reference letters are not accepted. YOU MUST ARRANGE FOR YOUR REFEREES TO SEND THEIR LETTER DIRECTLY TO THE GUIDE PROGRAM. If your referees are unable to send their letter by e-mail, they can fax it before the deadline. Referees should address themselves to Joannie Fraser Visitor Services and Interpretation Manager at guideprogram@junobeach.org or by fax at 011 33 2 31 37 83 69. Inform your referees that their letter must arrive by e-mail or fax before the deadline or your application will be rejected. Please inform us of your referees' chosen method (e-mail or fax) in your cover letter.
• Once your application is ready, merge all documents listed above (except reference letters) into one single PDF file. Your application will be considered ONLY if it is in PDF format and reduced in size (5MB or less). Save the PDF under your name.
• Write your name and the period(s) you are applying for in the subject line of your application e-mail.
• Please submit your application package to the following e-mail address: guideprogram@junobeach.org