French Second Language Training Advisor

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to January 29, 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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

Duties

• Offer an in-house program for teaching, development and follow-up on French as a second language and other course arrangements.
• Analyze the specific learning plan and follow-up on training needs.
• Design, develop and deliver second language learning, development and follow-up.
• Assess the language skills for grading purpose and progress of learners.
• Advise learners on the basis of language tests.
• Consult and inform learners and share information with them in order to create and populate their academic record.
• Use second language training products according to learner.
• Advise, guide and coach learners who receive continuous training from private-sector or government sources.

Work environment

To support all phases of the production, processing and marketing of agricultural, food and organic products, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) works closely with farmers, food producers and processors. Our policies, programs, research and technology help them succeed in Canadian and global markets. Working for us also means being part of a team that strives for excellence.

Our offices are located at 1341 Baseline Road, at the corner of Baseline and Merivale, close to shopping, restaurants, bus routes and green spaces for walking and cycling. The site offers many amenities, including a gym, fitness centre, quiet room, cafeteria, and reasonably priced parking.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Teaching format: Hybrid, mainly in virtual mode and, depending on the organization's needs, in-person at the workplace.

Intent of the process

This process aims to fill French Second Language Training Advisor positions located in Ottawa.

If you don’t immediately receive a job offer at AAFC, qualified candidates may be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future. The skill specialization(s), work location, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 or some other specialty relevant to language teaching.

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.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent and significant experience (at least 2 years) acquired within the past 5 years in teaching French as a second language to adult learners.
• Experience including the use of a wide range of teaching methods and various relevant methodologies.
• Experience in supervising learners’ progress and guiding them towards the achievement of their goals.

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

Various language requirements
You must be able to work in English AND French (reading, writing and speaking). The required level of French language proficiency, PPP level, will be evaluated by the assessment committee.

Bilingual - imperative (BBB/PPP)

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

Knowledge
• Knowledge of the methods and criteria used for second language evaluation in the Public Service of Canada.

Competencies
• Demonstrating integrity and respect – Serving through integrity and respect
• Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas
• Maintaining interpersonal relationships – Working effectively with people, organizations and partners
• Show initiative and be action-oriented

Abilities
• Ability to demonstrate adult education principles and practices as they apply to second language teaching.
• Ability to identify French training needs, design French lesson plans according to the needs of the adult learner.
• Ability to deliver courses and provide feedback in a continuous learning context.

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

Asset Qualifications - Education
• A post-graduate diploma, master's degree or doctorate from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics or adult second-language teaching, or in any other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications - Experience
• Experience teaching French as a second language to adult learners working in the federal public service.
• Experience in teaching using technology (virtual or online teaching).
• Experience in developing teaching materials in a government context.

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 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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Various assessment tools may be used in this process, such as, a take-home exercise/exam, an interview, reference checks, review of performance evaluations, online competency/ability test, etc.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- 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.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).

All information collected throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, may be used to assess candidates.

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.