French-Language Instructor (Bilingual)

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency in Yukon is seeking a French Language Instructor for a dynamic position focused on developing language training for its employees. Responsibilities include designing online courses for public-facing staff to connect clients with French-language services and conducting proficiency evaluations. The ideal candidate should have teaching experience, bilingual skills, and an understanding of adult education. This is an auxiliary on-call position with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, curriculum development or online course design.
• Bilingual skills (English-French) are considered an asset.
• Experience in adult education is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop language-related training for government employees.
• Design online courses to help employees connect clients with French-language services.
• Conduct French proficiency evaluations and offer one-on-one language support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual skills (English-French)

Adult education experience

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting is to fill one auxiliary on-call French Language Instructor position.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who We Are

As a central agency, the French Language Services Directorate (FLSD) supports, collaborates with and empowers the Government of Yukon departments and other public bodies to serve and inform the public in French. We foster strong partnerships with departments and stakeholders to improve access to government services in French. We aim at building bilingual capacities across government by providing client‑focused services such as translation, training, advice, and operational support.

The opportunity

Our team is seeking a dynamic and resourceful individual to develop language‑related training for Government of Yukon employees, with a focus on health and social services.

The successful candidate will primarily design online courses to help public‑facing employees connect clients with French‑language services, including beginner‑level French courses. Other duties may include conducting French proficiency evaluations, offering one‑on‑one language support, and delivering training sessions tailored to workplace needs.

What We Can Offer You

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in‑house training.

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Application Process

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the below essential qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume. Include the month and year you started and ended a job when you list your work experience. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position. English is the administrative language of work in Government of Yukon therefore your resume must be submitted in English. Please note we will not accept any resumes via email. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on www.Yukon.ca.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed below may be equally considered.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, curriculum development or online course design
• Bilingual skills (English-French) are considered an asset
• Experience teaching French is considered an asset
• Experience in adult education is considered an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Thinking Strategically
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Developing People
• Influencing Others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and manage projects independently.
• Ability to collaborate to achieve a common goal.
• Adaptability to change and evolving priorities.

Contact Details

For more information about this position please contact:
Joanie Maheu, (867) 332‑8058 or [e-mail]

For information on the recruitment process please contact:
Katrina Russell, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]