English as a Second Language Instructor

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Duties

The Public Service Commission is looking to staff an English as a Second Language Instructor. The key activities of the position are as follows:

- Teach English as a second language; develop, and facilitate language training sessions that include comprehension, reading and grammar activities.
- Prepare and adapt relevant teaching materials to meet the needs of learners.
- Conduct practice tests and targeted exercises to assess student progress, as well as determine the level of proficiency in the second language.
- Informally assess employees' language skills to prepare them for of the Public Service Commission assessments.
- Monitor the progress of students, in addition to providing advice and guidance to facilitate learning.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as producing reports on the progress of students, teachers and other staff.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field of language teaching to maintain and increase knowledge and skills in teaching a second language to adults.

Work environment

We strive for a healthy work-environment that offers great work-life balance, a modern building in downtown Gatineau, with gyms and cafés just a few steps away, access to showers, bus routes and bike/jogging paths nearby. The building is modern and adaptable to your style: Like to work standing up or sitting down? You choose. It is also WI-FI ready, you can work anywhere in the building, including on our Active Work Stations, on a treadmill or a stationary bicycle.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one position on a term basis for one year with a possibility of extension.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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

EDUCATION
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education or linguistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1. Experience teaching English as a second language to adults.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPP/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES
C1. Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through – Innovating through Analysis and ideas
C3. Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations, partners
C4. Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to plan, organize, implement, and teach a second language.
A4. Ability to identify student needs and to evaluate their progress.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The position functions must be completed within our main office building located at 22 Eddy Street in Gatineau.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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