Second Language Teacher

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 training at the Department. 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 its dynamic and innovative Language Training Team. 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

The immediate need is to staff three (3) bilingual imperative (various profiles) positions on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of partially or fully assessed candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, work locations, operational requirements, organizational needs and/or conditions of employment.

The FIRST EXTRACTION of applications is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Any subsequent extractions will take place on an “as and when needed” basis.

Positions to be filled

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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All job applications must be submitted on-line. For persons with disabilities, should you not be able to apply on-line, you are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 for assistance. Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line should contact the contact person identified below prior to the closing date. Otherwise, your job application should be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for people using a teletypewriter or a telecommunications device for the hearing impaired is 1-800-465-7735.

For general questions on how to apply online please call:

Toll-free: 1-888-780-4444

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Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace

Please note that our positions are subject to the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace, and that an in-office presence in accordance with the direction is mandatory.

→ 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. During this application process, you will also be required to answer three (3) mandatory text-questions (assessing some of the Competencies).

The following information is required for each experience criterion

• Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired (WHERE);
• Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions (WHEN);
• Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired (HOW).
• Example(s) to demonstrate how you acquired this experience.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. 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. We encourage you to provide a second e-mail address in their application.

Please note that your written communication will be evaluated through your application. While the usage of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, etc. may be permitted in the context of your duties, during the assessment of your written communication through your resume and answers to screening questions, the usage of generative artificial intelligence tools is prohibited. In line with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, we ask that you prepare your written responses on your own / in your own words.

Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance

Learn more about security screening process .

Operational Requirements OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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.

*Specialization may be formed from an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Learn more about degree equivalency .

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Considerable experience* teaching French or English as a second language to adult learners at various proficiency levels.

EX2: Considerable experience* in planning, developing, adapting and delivering language training programs, course outlines, lesson plans or individualized learning plans.

EX3: Considerable experience* evaluating learner progress, providing feedback, and making recommendations to adult learners in language training.

EX4: Experience using audio/video technology when teaching French or English in a virtual environment such, as but not limited to, MS Teams, WebEx, etc.

*Considerable experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performance of the duties as a language teacher over a period of three (3) years.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

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

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

BC1: Thinking things through

BC2: Demonstrating Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

BC3: Working effectively with others

BC4: Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES

A1: Communicate effectively in writing

A2: Communicate effectively orally

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative

• Bilingual BBB/PPP

Bilingual PPP/BBB

Bilingual PPP / PPP

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET/EDUCATION

• Possession of a recognized certification in language teaching (e.g., TESL Canada, TESL Ontario, TESOL, TEFL, FSL teaching certification, or equivalent).

Learn more about degree equivalency .

ASSET / EXPERIENCE

AEX1: Experience providing language training in the federal public service.

AEX2: Experience developing instructional material in French or in English for use in a Language Training Program.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS IN SUPPORT OF AN INCLUSIVE WO