*Closing Date Extended* - Teacher of French 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 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.

Duties

Key activities of the Teacher of French as a Second Language include (but are not limited to):

↪ Presenting language courses to groups of students in a physical or virtual setting (if needed);
↪ Developing, evaluating and implementing lesson plans and pedagogical exercises;
↪ Testing students' language skills and monitoring progress;
↪ and preparing students for language tests by giving practical interviews and exercises.

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.

📚 The Naval Personnel and Training Group (NPTG) under which the Language Training Center Atlantic (LTC(A)) falls is the Navy’s principle Command for education, training and operational personnel management. Specifically, LTC(A)’s mission is to deliver all levels of language training effectively and professionally in both official languages in order to promote functional bilingualism in CAF members while helping them meet their career and personal goals. LTC(A) consists of a French and an English department with a small, diverse and multiethnic team of engaged and dedicated teachers and supporting staff.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on a term (temporary) basis in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

❗❗ This is a one (1) year term opportunity, with the possibility of becoming indeterminate (permanent)

❗❗ Full time on-site (office setting) work will be required. The position is currently located at CFB Halifax but will move to CFB Shearwater (12 Wing Shearwater) in Summer 2023.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions in various locations with various employment tenures, language profiles, security requirements and conditions of employment.

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
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Education, Linguistics, French Language and Literature or some other specialty relevant to the position in the classification.

Note: When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within 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

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EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience in teaching French as a Second Language to adults.

EX2. Experience using different approaches and practices in Second Language Training.

EX3. Experience applying different Adult Learning strategies and needs in Second Language Training.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1. Possession of an acceptable teaching certificate in French or English language (CELTA, C.A.E.S.L. or equivalent, Bachelor's degree in Education).

Degree equivalency

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ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience teaching English as a Second Language.
AEX2. Experience teaching to military personnel.
AEX3. Experience with the Canadian Military Rank system and culture.
AEX4. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/PPP)
Each person has the right to participate in an appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. However, each candidate's proficiency in the language of teaching (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

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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KNOWLEDGE
K1. In depth knowledge of the French language, French grammar & semantics.

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COMPETENCIES
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Flexibility
C6. Communication

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ABILITIES
AB1. Ability to explore solutions to sustain students' motivation.
AB2. Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.

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

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ 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.

▶ 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.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

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

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

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

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ 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.

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.