Supervisor - French Language Training

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a Supervisor of French-Language Training and Assessment. This role involves overseeing French-language training and assessment services, mentoring instructors, and ensuring effective operational standards. Candidates must have post-secondary education in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in second language education. The position offers flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits plan, emphasizing employee health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in second language education.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring employees.
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating language training programs is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in French (oral and written) to design and deliver French-language training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, delivery and quality of French-language training services.
• Supervise and mentor French-Language Instructors.
• Establish service standards and operational procedures.

Skills

Demonstrating Client Focus

Thinking Strategically

Developing People

Influencing Others

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary training in education, French, linguistics, or related field

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

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

The Supervisor of French-Language Training and Assessment plays a central role in the division by overseeing the design, delivery and quality of French-language training and proficiency assessment services across government. Reporting to the Manager, Language Policy and Planning, the position ensures that client departments have the language capacity, tools, and support required to deliver services in French.

As the operational lead for French-language training and assessment, the position supervises and mentors French-Language Instructors, establishes service standards and operational procedures, and ensures consistency, quality, and effectiveness of training and assessment practices. The role also provides advice to senior management and client departments on language learning needs, priorities, assessment, and training strategies aligned with organizational and business planning priorities.

This position contributes directly to the Directorate’s strategic objectives of strengthening French-language service capacity, supporting implementation of the government’s French-language service model, and promoting a professional, client-focused, and sustainable approach to language training and assessment across the public service.

What We Can Offer You

Yukon government cares about its employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in‑house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

Essential Qualifications

• Post‑secondary training in education, French, linguistics, or related field


• Demonstrated experience in second language education


• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring employees


• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating language training programs is considered an asset


• Proficiency in French (oral and written) to design and deliver French-language training and assess French-language proficiency

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

• Thinking Strategically


• Demonstrating Client Focus


• Developing People


• Influencing Others


• Excellent interpersonal skills and team management skills


• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills


• Strong program and operational management skills

Additional Information

Job requirements: This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon, and requires you to work in the office environment. Occasional travel within and outside the Yukon may be required.

Contact Details

Questions about this position: Coralie Langevin, A/Manager, Language Policy and Planning – [e-mail]

Questions about our recruitment process: Melissa Wood – [e-mail]