Teacher of French as a Second Language

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Assessment accommodation

How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Work environment

What do we offer?
At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
- Opportunities for advancement
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill the position of Teacher of French as a Second Language for a specified or indeterminate period within the Department of National Defense.

As a result of this process, a pool of qualified candidates will 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: 20

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: Significant and recent* experience teaching French as a Second Language to adults.
EX2: Significant and recent* experience in distance teaching.
EX3: Significant and recent* experience in developing and implementing a training program.

* Significant and recent is defined as having a minimum of approximately two (2) years of experience in the last five (5) years.

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:
AEX1: Experience using technology to deliver training (i.e. online or virtual teaching).
AEX2: Experience in teaching French as second language to public service employees
AEX3: Experience in creating online content for distance learning.
AEX4: Experience teaching students with learning disabilities.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/PPP)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of andragogy.
K2: Knowledge of learning styles in a classroom.
K3: Knowledge of tools and methodologies to teach a second language (especially dealing with distance teaching)
K4: Knowledge of the criteria used to assess the second language and the identification of levels (A, B, and C) by the Public Service Commission.

COMPETENCIES:
Com1: Shows Initiative and Takes Action
Com2: Thinks Things Through
Com3: Works Effectively with Others
Com4: Demonstrates Integrity and Respect

ABILITIES:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB3: Ability to prepare lessons plans and develop teaching activities for Second Language Training.
AB4: Ability to respond to learners' needs.
AB5: Ability to provide feedback in the context of adult learning.
AB6: Ability to manage a classroom and solve teaching problems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1: Flexibility
PS2: Client Service Orientation

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

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

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

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

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.

1) A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

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. However, the skills in the language of teaching (French) will be assessed throughout the process at the professional level (P): reading comprehension, written and oral expression.

4) All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates

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

6) Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

7) Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
e. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.


On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of 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 and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), 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.

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.