Teacher of French as a Second Language, Teacher of English as a Second Language

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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.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate 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

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 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. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill twelve (12) position on an indeterminate (permanent) or term (temporary) basis in Ottawa, Ontario.

As a result of this process, a pool of partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions in various locations with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent).

Positions to be filled: 12

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: Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of 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
EX1. Significant and recent* experience teaching adult or high school learners.
EX2. Significant and recent* experience teaching French as a second language OR Significant and recent* experience teaching English as a second language.
EX3. Experience using a variety of teaching methods in a second language environment.
EX4. Experience in developing learning or lesson plans.
EX5. Experience developing teaching materials or learning tools.

*Significant and recent is defined as having a minimum of approximately two (2) years of experience in the last seven (7) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

AQ1. Certificate in teaching French as a second language (CELTA, C.A.S.L, PFL2 or equivalent).
AQ2. Certificate in teaching English as a second language (TESOL, TEFL, or equivalent).
AQ3. Experience using technology to deliver training (i.e. online or virtual teaching).
AQ4. Experience teaching French as a Second Language or English as a Second Language to public service employees.
AQ5. Experience creating online content for distance learning.
AQ6. Experience teaching students with learning disabilities or differences.
AQ7. Ability to provide feedback in the context of adult learning.
AQ8. Ability to manage classroom activities and create a positive learning environment.
AQ9. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel to meet clients at their workplace.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (BBB/PPP), (PPP/BBB)

Each person has the right to participate in an appointment process in the official language(s) of his/her choice. However, each candidate's proficiency in the language of teaching (English or French) must be assessed at the professional level (P) in comprehension, written expression and oral expression throughout the process, i.e., through the application and the interview.

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Works effectively with others
Initiative and Action Orientation
Thinking Things Through
Values and Ethics in a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
Communication

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, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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.

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

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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.