Language Learning Specialist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment. Accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be limited to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

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The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Individuals who identify with the LGBTQ2+ community and have any questions concerning their potential candidacy in this selection process are encouraged to send an email to the following mailbox: . This mailbox is confidentially managed by a person of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Duties

The role of the Language Learning Specialist at the College@ESDC:

Language Learning Specialists for the College@ESDC are responsible for various aspects of second official language training. They do not teach, but are responsible for supporting ESDC employees during their language learning. They are also responsible for the quality assurance of language training programs offered through various external service providers.

Specialists monitor and document learner progress and provide pedagogical advice and tools. They evaluate learners to assess progress, estimate the duration of training, or recommend a learning solution. They also deliver language coaching sessions for employees to help them prepare for the Public Service Commission’s various Second Language Evaluations.

Work environment

Employer of Choice!

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been named as one of Canada's top 100 Employers, for the past two years!

We are an Employee Focused Culture. We recognize the importance of continuous learning, career development opportunities and work-life balance within a diverse and respectful work environment.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established and could also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles and/or various security requirements within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Immediate staffing will be limited to the designated workplace established by ESDC's Human Resources Services Branch, such as: Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Fredericton, Dartmouth, Toronto, Gatineau, Montréal Island, Québec.

Our team has been working remotely since March 2020. While we don’t know what our “office of the future” will look like, we do know that remote work works. That means that we may consider candidates outside of the indicated work locations. If this position interests you but you are currently located outside the footprint locations indicated, please express your interest by applying for possible consideration.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
A degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Education, Linguistics, Social Sciences or some other speciality relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EXP1- Significant experience* teaching French or English as a second language to adults;
EXP2- Experience in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for teaching activities and/or experience in teaching in a virtual environment;
EXP 3- Experience in developing language learning plans;
EXP 4- Experience in assessing second language learners, overseeing their progress and providing feedback and recommendations to guide them toward achieving their goals.

* Significant experience is defined as the degree and diversity of experience achieved through the regular execution of said tasks over a period of at least 2 years.

Knowledge
-Knowledge of the principles of andragogy and coaching in adult learning;
-Knowledge of the trends in the use of technology for second language teaching;
-Knowledge of quality assurance principles and tools;
-Knowledge of the second language evaluation criteria in the public service, as defined by the Treasury Board Secretariat Qualification Standards in Relation to Official Languages.

Abilities
-Ability to conduct evaluations, provide clear feedback, and make recommendations in the context of continuous learning;
-Ability to consult various resources and to provide advice to the stakeholders;
-Ability to coach adults by using various methods of teaching and coaching according to the second language learners’ specific needs;
-Ability to communicate effectively orally*;
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing*.

*Please note that the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing will be assessed throughout the process.

Personal Suitability
-Judgment
-Discretion
-Interpersonal skills
-Innovation

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience teaching French or English as a second language to public servants in the federal public service;
-Experience in developing language learning materials and tools;
-Experience as a second language assessor;
-Experience as a pedagogical advisor;
-Experience documenting work activities and managing information.

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

1) BBB (Second Official Language)
2) PPP (Language of Work)
The three competencies (reading, writing and oral) will be tested during the selection process.

Information on language requirements

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Vaccination
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status or have a supported accommodation measure based on a medical contraindication, religion, or any other prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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. It is your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

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.