Second Language Training Advisor

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

THE SALARY WAS AMENDED TO REFLECT THE TBS RATES OF PAY.

Duties

• Offer an in-house program for the learning, development and follow-up of French or English as a second language and other course terms and conditions.
• Analyse the specific requirements relating to learning and post-training support.
• Design, develop and supply products and services relating to second language learning, development and follow-up.
• Assess the language skills and the progress made by students.
• Offer advice to learners based on periodic language tests.
• Consult and inform the students and share information with them in order to create and populate their academic record.
• Assess and validate the second language training programs, products and services and their results and submit any changes.
• Develop and deliver presentations on the services offered under the in-house program.
• Advise, guide and coach learners who receive continuous training from private-sector or government sources.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff 2 temporarily positions for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar indeterminate, specified period employment or acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialisation in education, linguistics or a teaching-related field.

Note:
Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Significant and recent experience* delivering French or English second language courses to adults in a professional setting.
Experience in offering advice to learners on their language skills, learning and progress.
Significant and recent* experience designing, developing and delivering French or English courses to federal public servants.

* “Significant and recent experience” refers to at least one year experience within the past 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience designing, developing and delivering French or English as a second language courses to federal public servants
Experience drafting reports and follow-ups on student performance

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative - BBB/PPP
Bilingual imperative - PPP/BBB
Bilingual imperative - PPP/PPP

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of principles and methodologies relating to adult teaching/guided learning
Knowledge of the language proficiency levels established for the federal Public Service (eg, levels A, B, C) and the associated evaluation standards

Interactive communication
Ability to write
Planning and organisation
Client service orientation
Creativity and innovation
Course planning

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.