Bilingual Francophone Education Workforce Lead

The Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a bilingual professional to lead the development of the francophone education workforce across Nova Scotia. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, integration, and retention of francophone education personnel, including internationally educated teachers and language assistants, working with universities, regulatory bodies, and international partners.

Reporting to the Director of French Program Partnerships, you will design strategies, manage

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Six years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in workforce development or education sectors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for Francophone education workforce.
• Analyze workforce needs and labour market trends.
• Coordinate targeted recruitment initiatives regionally and internationally.
• Support onboarding, integration, and retention of international staff.
• Create pathways into education professions with partners.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in relevant field

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a bilingual professional to lead the development of the francophone education workforce across Nova Scotia. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, integration, and retention of francophone education personnel, including internationally educated teachers and language assistants, working with universities, regulatory bodies, and international partners.

Reporting to the Director of French Program Partnerships, you will design strategies, manage