Teacher of French and English as a Second Language

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only online applications will be accepted. Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is “met” or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each of the education and experience criteria (Essential Education and Experience, and Asset).

Work environment

Candidates located in the National Capital Region will be working at a newly renovated, state-of-the art National Defence Headquarters Carling. This new campus provides National Defence with significant opportunities for modernization, and offers the Defence Team a secure, collaborative, and green workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Located at 60 Moodie Drive, NDHQ (Carling) is situated on 360 acres in Ottawa’s west end. The site is close to two major highways, numerous bike paths, and accessible by public transit via dedicated bus routes. The complex consists of 10 newly-renovated buildings, inter-connected by a series of tunnels and passageways and includes new fitness facilities, designated recreational spaces, modernized offices equipped with the latest technology and various food services including Tim Hortons, Subway and Starbucks.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill the position of Teacher of French and English as a Second Language for a specified or indeterminate period in the National Capital Region.

As a result of this process, a pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions at the ED-LAT-01 group and level on an indeterminate or specified period in the department.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the classification.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience teaching French as a Second Language to adults.
EX2: Experience in developing and implementing a training program.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION:
ACERT: Teaching certificate in French language (CELTA, C.A.E.S.L., PFL2 or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE:
AEX01: Experience using technology to deliver training (i.e. online or virtual teaching.
AEX02: Experience in distance learning.
AEX03: Experience in creating online content for distance learning.
AEX04: Experience teaching students with learning disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE:
AK01: Knowledge of the criteria used to assess the second language and the identification of levels (A, B, and C) by the Public Service Commission.

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/PPP)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K01: Knowledge of andragogy.
K02: Knowledge of learning styles in a classroom.
K03: Knowledge of the French grammatical structure.

ABILITY:
AB01: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB02: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB03: Ability to prepare lessons plans and develop teaching activities for Second Language Training.
AB04: Ability to respond to learners' needs.
AB05: Ability to provide feedback in the context of adult learning.
AB06: Ability to manage a classroom and solve teaching problems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS01: Flexibility
PS02: Judgment
PS03: Teamwork
PS04: Reliability
PS05: Client Service Orientation
PS06: Respect for diversity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Security: Reliability Status

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Able and willingness to travel to meet clients at their workplace.

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

1) Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or reference checks.

2) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

3) Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

4) Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

5) When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

6) The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

7) All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.