CURRICULUM Specialist (2 Sections : French Language and English Language)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.jobs.gc.ca site. Only online applications will be considered.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Please note that any or all asset qualifications may be used for screening purposes.

Duties

Looking for new opportunities to develop your skill set as an instructional designer? Would you like to contribute to bilingualism in the CAF? Are you creative with a desire to develop materials for adult learners? Join the English Curriculum Section!
As part of the English Curriculum Section, you will be called upon to promote pedagogy and success by supporting both the teaching personnel and their students.

KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Conduct needs analysis with respect to training.
• Develop, maintain and review programmes and courses, learning evaluation tools as well as multimedia material.
• Design and develop pedagogical materials.
• Ensure the conformity of pedagogical materials.

In regular circumstances, the work is to be performed at the St-Jean Garrison which is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, approximately 30 minutes from Montreal, on the South Shore. You have access to free parking and an affordable cafeteria. In addition, there are sports facilities (swimming pool, gym, various courses).

In the federal public service, you will have access to excellent working conditions, pension and group insurance (medical and dental), job security, professional development, as well as a possibility of flexible hours and teleworking (to be discussed).

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff:
one indeterminate (permanent) position in the French Curriculum Stream; and
one indeterminate (permanent) position in the English Curriculum Stream.
If you wish to be considered for one of these immediate vacancies, you must complete and submit your application NO LATER THAN 14 FEBRUARY 2021.

Meanwhile, a pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions for determinate (casual) periods. This pool could be used to fill similar positions within the Department of National Defense in the Quebec area with various language proficiencies and security profiles.

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)

Education (FRENCH SECTION)
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with a specialization in teaching French as a second language, Education, Linguistics or another field related to the position.

Education (ENGLISH SECTION)
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with a specialization in teaching English as a second language, Education, Linguistics or another field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience (FRENCH SECTION)
EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in the field of teaching French as a second or foreign language to adult learners.
EX2. Experience in the design, development and assessment of pedagogical materials for French language instruction purposes.

* recent: within the last 8 years.
* significant: equivalent to approximately 2 full-time years.

Experience (ENGLISH SECTION)
EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in the field of teaching English as a second or foreign language to adult learners.
EX2. Experience in the design, development and assessment of pedagogical materials for English language instruction purposes.

*recent: within the last 8 years.
**significant: equivalent to approximately 2 full-time years.

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

Asset Education
Master's or Doctorate degree from a recognized university in a field deemed relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual lmperative - BBB/PPP (FRENCH SECTION)
Bilingual Imperative - PPP/BBB (ENGLISH SECTION)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of the various theories associated to second language learning, including those related to E-learning.
K2. Knowledge of the principles of adult education in the field of second language learning.
K3. Knowledge of a systems approach to curriculum development.

Abilities
A1. Ability to develop teaching materials that are appropriate for various levels of language skills.

Personal Suitabilites
PS1. Creativity
PS2. Demonstrates integrity and respect.
PS3. Thinks things through.
PS4. Works effectively with others.
PS5. Shows initiative and is action-oriented.

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

Asset Experience
AEX1. Recent experience* using an e-learning content development application such as CaptivateTM or ArticulateTM or an authoring tool such as XML.
AEX2. Experience in teaching military personnel.
AEX3. Recent experience* in developing teaching materials using educational Web applications such as Memrise, Quizlet, Wordwall, etc.
AEX4. Experience in second language evaluation.
AEX5. Experience in the implementation and evaluation of language-teaching programs.

* recent: within the last 8 years.

Asset Knowledge
AK1. Knowledge of the levels and language skill descriptors associated with the Public Service Commission benchmark standards.
AK2. Knowledge of the Curriculum de français des Forces armées canadiennes (CFFAC). (FRENCH SECTION)
AK2.Knowledge of the Canadian Armed Forces English Curriculum (CAFEC). (ENGLISH SECTION)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address 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.