English 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

You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Work environment

Library and Archives Canada offers a number of advantages:

1) We have our own compensation service and compensation advisors are available on site. LAC is not serviced by the Pay Centre.
2) All human resources are located in the same place.
3) Our offices are located at 550 de la Cité Boulevard in Gatineau (Gatineau sector) near: Parc O bus, the Maison de la Culture, the Gatineau Sports Center and near bike paths.

Intent of the process

The process intent is to staff one temporary position for a duration of two years. A pool of qualified candidates may be established. This process may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and levels, and security clearance levels, within Library and Archives Canada.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience teaching English as a second language to an adult audience.

Experience in using a variety of second language teaching methods and/or methodologies to adapt to a learner need.

Experience using Microsoft Teams or other videoconferencing software.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPP/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of lesson planning and curriculum design for adult learners.

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Thinking things through.

Working effectively with others.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES:

Ability to identify and to respond to student learning needs.

Ability to plan and organize workload (Classes, Courses, etc.).

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communication effectively in writing.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATION:

Teaching certificate for English as a second language.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in teaching public servants in preparation for SLE exams.

Experience in teaching English as second language to public service employees.

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

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the Human Resources Advisor listed below prior to the closing date.

HOW TO APPLY :
- Click on "Apply Online."
- Ensure that your personal information is complete and accurate.
- Answer the screening questions and any other sections of the job posting.
- Upload the latest version of your resume.

TOOLS:
- Prescreening questions
- An interview will be conducted.
- An exam will be conducted.
- A reference check will be conducted.

Communications with Candidate :
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Application Information :

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application the following:
o A valid email address. Please make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process
o Your substantive group and level and your employment status
o Your Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

An assignment or a secondment appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

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

Applicants are responsible for referring to the Public Service Resourcing Systems where any announcements related to this process will be posted.

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.