Second Language Teacher

Update: Please note the closing date has been extended to Monday March 6 2023.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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→ WHERE WE WORK: The Department of Justice is transitioning to a Hybrid Model. Our team members will be working on site in the office at least some of the time and teleworking from home, as operational requirements permit.

► INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

A complete application must be submitted, consisting of the screening questions and a résumé which clearly demonstrates how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

The following information is required for each experience criterion:

1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are meet WILL be eliminated from consideration.

Duties

The ED-LAT-01 Second Language Teacher primarily provides second language learning services and training in French and/or English. In addition to analyzing learners' specific language needs and developing learning plans tailored to their needs, the teacher is responsible for assessing learners' linguistic progress, providing advice, and guiding them in their learning based on periodic testing. For better coordination, the language teacher is also responsible for consulting, informing and sharing information not only with the learners, but also with the team leader in order to create and update the learners' learning records. The language teacher actively contributes to the improvement of the Internal Language Training Program, which is constantly evolving to meet the growing and diverse needs of the clientele.

Work environment

The Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD) is responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of corporate training at the Department. Similarly, the Language Training Program (LTP), part of CoELPD, offers language training to all departmental employees. With the growing and diversified needs of its clientele, the LTP offers a wide range of services in order to better adapt to the demand. To this end, the LTP is seeking second language teachers to join and expand its dynamic and innovative Language Training Team, allowing it to meet the diversification of its services. In addition, the use of technology in the delivery of language training and the contribution to the development of e-learning tools not only reach all employees in all departmental offices across Canada, but also facilitate the adaptation to the specific learning needs of learners.

Intent of the process

A partially or fully assessed pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, various linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative only), various operational requirements and/or various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ED : * Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology or some other speciality relevant to the positions in the classification.
* Specialization may be formed from an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Significant experience * teaching French or English as a second language to adult learners at various levels.
EX2: Significant experience* in course outline and learning plan design.
EX3: Significant experience* evaluating progress, performance, and making recommendations to adult learners in language training.
*Significant experience is defined as having a minimum of three (3) years experience.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual BBB/PPP
Bilingual PPP/BBB
Bilingual PPP/PPP

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of adult education theories, principles and practices

Competencies
CO1: Demonstrating Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
CO2: Working effectively with others
CO3: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO4: Client Service Orientation
CO5: Communicate effectively in writing
CO5: Communicate effectively orally

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

AED: Occupational Certification: Possession of an acceptable teaching certificate from a province or territory of Canada

AEX1: Experience developing instructional material in French or in English for use in a Language Training Program
AEX2: Experience using audio/video technology when teaching French or English in a virtual environment such, as but not limited to, MS Teams, WebEx, etc.

The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQI+**/Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.
* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.
** 2SLGBTQI+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.

Willingness and ability to work overtime

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

• Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails and spams regularly.

• It is your responsibility to ensure that a current and valid e-mail address is provided and updated accordingly and that it accepts messages from unknown senders.

• You are encouraged to provide a second e-mail address in your application.

• You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of your choice.

• You will be required to submit your proof of education documents at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognize credential assessment service. Information is available at the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html

• You may be required to meet the asset qualifications, operational requirements and/or the organizational needs; depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

• A top-down selection could be used during the process to determine who will undergo further assessment.

• Other qualifications may be added and/or taken into consideration in choosing the person to be appointed (selection decision).

INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION
Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.

HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
• If you are an Indigenous person, woman, member of a racialized group*, Person with a disability, please complete the Employment Equity section under "Requirements" when you apply for a job through GC Jobs.
Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page.

If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQI+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community:
- For employees of the Department of Justice, please self-declare through the EE Self-Declaration tab in PeopleSoft by accessing the “Self Service” module and providing consent that your information can be used for Staffing actions, such as actings, appointments, assignments.
- For candidates external to the Public Service and employees of the Public Service outside of the Department of Justice, candidates will be provided an opportunity to self-declare during the assessment process.

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.