Teacher (ED-EST-01)

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About Us

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under
conditional release in the community.

Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree in Education from a recognized university.
Possession of a valid teaching certificate from a province or territory of Canada.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:
Full time teaching/practicum experience* in a classroom setting.
Experience in teaching Canadian high school Mathematics curriculum.
Experience in teaching Canadian high school Science curriculum.
Experience in teaching Canadian high school English-Language Arts curriculum.
Experience in teaching Canadian Special Education curriculum.
Experience in teaching Canadian Adult Education.
Experience in incorporating Indigenous perspective into a curriculum.
Experience in working in an outreach or alternative education environment.
Experience in teaching an Indigenous language.
Experience working in a correctional environment.

*Minimum of 10 weeks experience in the past 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Education Assessment tools and strategies.
Knowledge of classroom management strategies.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Integrity
Results-oriented
Teamwork
Sensitivity to diversity

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Alberta Education Guide to Education and Program of Studies.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to travel for training.

Conditions of employment

Proof of application for an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
Acquisition of An Alberta Education Interim Professional Certificate within three years of signing a letter of offer unless an approved extension is attained.
Must be willing to work with federally incarcerated individuals

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet
the essential education and experience qualifications. It is NOT sufficient
to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of
current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate
HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through
substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills,
experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be
supported by your resume. Failure to provide sufficient information will
result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the
process.
You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the
official language(s) of their choice.

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.