Responsable des projets en éducation en français/Education Officer 3) Bilingue

Nova Scotia; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking a specialist to advance French Second Language initiatives across Grades P–12. You will design, develop, implement and evaluate programs, and provide consultative services to Regional Centres for Education and universities and agencies.

You will lead curriculum renewal, resource development, and mentorship programs to strengthen collaboration among FSL educators and ensure equitable access to inclusive resources

Qualifications

• 8 years’ teaching experience in a French Second Language context.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written French with strong competencies in English.
• Strong ability to apply current research to inform design and implementation of projects.

Responsibilities

• Advance French Second Language education initiatives across Grades P–12.
• Coordinate renewal of curriculum and resource development.
• Design and deliver research-based professional learning for educators.
• Collaborate with regional centres for education and EECD branches to enhance programming and virtual learning opportunities.

Skills

Fluent French

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Education & Early Childhood Development

Classification: PR 20

Education & Early Childhood Development

Posting Closing Date:25-Oct-26

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume.

About Us

The mission of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's French Language Programs and Services Branch is to provide quality educational programs and services that promote Nova Scotia's Acadian and francophone reality and its cultural diversity as well as promote proficiency in both of Canada's official languages.

About Our Opportunity

Under the direction of the Director of French Second Language Programs, you will assist in the advancement of short and long-term goals of the Department by contributing to and supporting the design, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives for the public school system. In addition, you will provide consultative services on programs and initiatives to Regional Centres for Education and their professional staffs, universities, associations and organizations, other departments and agencies.

You will be primarily responsible for advancing French Second Language (FSL) education initiatives across Grades P–12 as outlined in the Nova Scotia FSL Action Plan initiatives. Falling within the Official Languages in Education Protocol, this includes coordinating and collaborating on the renewal of curriculum, resource development, design and delivery of research-based professional learning for educators, and partnering with EECD branches to enhance programming and virtual learning opportunities. You will contribute to assessment strategies that promote student achievement and create research-informed resources to support planning, instruction, and evaluation. Facilitating the implementation of mentorship programs and professional networks will be part of your work to strengthen collaboration among FSL educators and to support program goals. A key focus will be ensuring equitable access to inclusive resources and cultural experiences that reflect Nova Scotia’s diversity, as well as providing French language resources for pre-primary classrooms to foster early language exposure.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess a master’s degree in education or a related field,plus 8 years’ teaching experience in a French Second Language context.

You will also possess the following:

• Comprehensive knowledge of current French Second Language programs and education system structures, with a strong understanding of the Nova Scotia context.
• Skill in applying current research to inform the design, content and implementation of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects within timelines, including coordinating multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written French with strong competencies in English.
• Proficient in use of technology and/or Microsoft office programs for communication and instruction in a computerized environment.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal skills).
• Excellent qualities of a team player while valuing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using on or more of the following tools: oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Pay Grade: PR 20

Salary Range: $3,849.45- $4,532.40Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed [e-mail].