Second Language Teacher

Important messages

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

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

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities; rather, the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

In your PSRS questionnaire responses, clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) COULD be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Health Canada is committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities. Health Canada would like its workforce to be reflective of the population it serves. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

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Health Canada welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

WORK FROM WHERE YOU ARE
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 you don’t need to be in any of our NCR or Regional Offices to be considered for a role on this team.

Please note it could be possible to telework from anywhere within Canada.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

Work environment

Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010! Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to get so much more on our award-winning team!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates could be established to fill positions and will be used on an as-needed basis to fill similar possible positions within Health Canada/ Public Health Agency of Canada. Tenures may vary according to the positions being staffed.

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:

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.

Note:
When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent* experience teaching French or English as a second language to an adult audience working in the Federal Public Service.
Experience in using a variety of second language teaching methods and/or methodologies to adapt to a learner need.

* Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last eighteen (18) months.

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

Education:

A Bachelor, Master's or Doctoral level degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, or some other area relevant to the position.
Additional studies in second language teaching of adults.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience using Microsoft Teams or another videoconferencing tool to facilitate virtual sessions.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/PPP)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education.
Knowledge of tools used to teach French (Programme de français langue seconde, PFL2) and/or English (English as a Second Language Program) in the Federal Public Service.
Knowledge of the methods and criteria used for second language assessments in the Federal Public Service.

Abilities:

Ability to determine language training needs of a learner.
Ability to provide feedback in a continuous learning context.
Ability to manage a group of adult learners in a virtual environment.
Ability to develop lesson plans.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communication effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Creativity
Dependability
Judgement
Client Service Orientations
Respectful of diversity

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

Organizational Needs:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the employment equity groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another 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

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. A written examination may be administered.
2. Reference checks may be sought.
3. An interview may be administered.
4. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.
5. 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.
6. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLY MISSING INFORMATION.
7. For this process, emails are the most efficient way to communicate with you. CANDIDATES WHO APPLY TO THIS SELECTION PROCESS MUST INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT ACCEPTS EMAIL FROM UNKNOWN USERS (SOME EMAIL SYSTEMS BLOCK THESE TYPES OF EMAIL). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.
8. Candidates that fail to confirm their attendance at the written exam or the interview; will be considered to have withdrawn from the process.
9. If a candidate is no longer interested in this position and has chosen to voluntarily withdraw, they must notify as soon as possible.
10. Candidates are advised that their exam or interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional circumstances:
- Medical reason with certificate
- Pre-arranged travel with proof
- Pre-scheduled training with proof
- Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada staffing process with proof
- Pre-approved vacation with proof
- Death in the family
- Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.)
11. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
12. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.
13. If you required technical support to apply for this position, please contact jobs.gc.ca at: http://emplois-jobs.gc.ca/centres/contact-contactez/index-eng.php
14. Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed.
15. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/927/identifytheorganization-responsible-for-recognition.canada.

As per the 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 and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (temporary), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

We thank all those who apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.