French Linguistic Program Specialist - K-12; FFL &FI Programs; FTC Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Language/Bilingual

Position: French Linguistic Program Specialist - K-12 (FFL &FI Programs) - 12 month FTC

Nelson Education Ltd. is Canada’s leading educational publisher providing innovative products and solutions for learners of all ages. Nelson values and respects the lifelong learning continuum and dedicates its business efforts to the diverse learning needs of students and educators alike.

As the largest Canadian owned and operated K-12 publisher, Nelson is a leading provider of teaching and learning solutions in the industry. We have worked to earn the confidence of Canadian educators, students and parents. Our exceptional team of sales, marketing, and editorial professionals collaborate with educators, students, ministries, and industry experts to create and promote educational resources. We involve our customers in the development of learning solutions, investing in outstanding and dedicated people, and encouraging innovative and creative solutions to real issues.

Position Summary

The French Linguistic Program Specialist (12 months contract) is the senior authority on Canadian French language quality across K–12 French First Language, French Immersion and Core French teaching and learning resources. Reporting to the VP, Content and Curriculum, the role sets French language standards, terminology, and linguistic quality assurance expectations, and advises authors, editors, translators, and reviewers on language progression, pedagogy, and instructional design.

The Specialist also recruits, assesses, and develops a network of skilled French content creators, educators, and translator/editors. The role contributes to project planning, schedules, and content development cost estimating, and partners with Product, Content Production, and Commercial teams to ensure French content is linguistically accurate, pedagogically sound, and authentic for Francophone and Immersion learners.

Requirements

Key Accountabilities

French Linguistic Leadership & Curriculum Expertise – 25%

Serve as the French language subject matter expert for K–12 French First Language, French Immersion, and Core French resources.

Provide authoritative Canadian French language expertise with grammar, syntax, orthography, terminology, style, readability, and grade-appropriate language use while ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and authenticity across K–12 French content for Francophone and Immersion learners.

Advise the French content and curriculum team, authors, editors, and reviewers on French language pedagogy, language progression, and instructional design.

Establish and maintain French language standards, style guidelines, terminology, and quality expectations across all resources.

Develop or review prototype and production content for linguistic accuracy, authenticity, clarity, readability, and age appropriateness.

Interpret provincial curricula, complete curriculum correlations, and identify linguistic and content requirements and opportunities.

Project Planning, Training & Content Development – 50%

Identify, recruit, train, and assess qualified French language authors, reviewers, consultants, and subject matter experts.

Translate and review teaching and learning materials as required to support projects.

Collaborate with Product Owner, Content Producers, customers, and cross-functional teams on approaches for presenting French content.

Contribute to project planning, timelines, resource requirements, and content development costs.

French Content Management & Linguistic Quality Assurance – 20%

Lead linguistic quality assurance for French content across all K–12 product components.

Review and validate French content for accuracy, consistency, terminology, style, register, and cultural appropriateness.

Ensure content reflects the distinct linguistic and pedagogical requirements of Francophone and Immersion programs.

Review French adaptations and translations for pedagogical appropriateness and authenticity for the intended audience.

Ensure appropriate progression of language complexity and vocabulary across grades and subjects.

Resolve complex linguistic, terminology, editorial, and curriculum issues with authoritative recommendations.

Monitor recurring linguistic issues and implement processes to improve content quality and consistency.

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