Second Official Language Assessor

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position with a language requirement of bilingual imperative CCC/CCC on an indeterminate basis.

This selection process may be used to establish a pool of partially qualified and/or qualified candidates, which could be used to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, with an acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, literature, law or in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience as a second language assessor.

Experience in the field of second languages (for example, but not limited to teaching, translating, writing, editing).

Experience interacting with a diverse clientele to provide high quality service.

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

Asset qualifications

Experience in second language teaching (French or English) or in a related field.

Experience in developing language training and assessment tools.

Experience in the area of language orientation services.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of second language proficiency levels used in the Federal Public Service.

Knowledge of second language assessment tools.

Abilities

Ability to conduct structured interviews.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to install and use various technologies to hold videoconferences.
Ability to work simultaneously on different projects or files.

Personal Suitability

Judgment
Discretion
Autonomy
Team player

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, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work overtime.

Candidates must be willing to work at immersion sessions, as required, which are held at various locations across Canada and for periods lasting up to two weeks.

Be able to lift objects up to 20 kg.

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


** Note: Please add your cover letter in the resume section after your resume**
A covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications that apply). Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet that criterion. For the experience criteria, please note that it is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience. Resumes will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE COVER LETTER WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.""

The selection committee reserves all rights to use any methods that they deem appropriate in order to evaluate the candidates (written examination, interview, reference check, performance agreement, etc.).

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your résumé.

Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment. Therefore, if you meet the education and/or experience and/or membership qualification(s) listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.


Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.