Second Language Teacher

Employment and Social Development Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice Canada – Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development is seeking a bilingual Second Language Teacher (ED-LAT-01) to deliver language training in French and/or English to departmental staff across Canada. You will analyze learning needs, develop personalized plans, and assess progress using periodic testing.

The role emphasizes coordination with teams, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Language Training Program and the use of technology for

Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach second language (French and/or English) to adult learners at various proficiency levels.
• Analyze learners' language needs and develop learning plans.
• Assess linguistic progress and provide feedback to learners.

Skills

Language teaching

Learner assessment

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Degree with acceptable specialization in education/linguistics/psychology

Job description

Department of Justice Canada- Human Resources Branch - Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development

Closing date:August 5, 2028 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-JUS-EA-505122

Salary
$51,746 to $94,670

Level
ED-LAT-01

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
The ED-LAT-01 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
3

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.

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

Asset/Education

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

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 WORKPLACE
The Department of Justice is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian population it serves. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.*Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act.
**2SLGBTQIA+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.