Language Teachers

The Language Teachers (ED-LAT-01) role with the Department of National Defence supports language training that helps the Canadian Armed Forces operate effectively. This process creates a group of qualified teachers who can be assigned to different parts of Canada when needed.

Working at the Department of National Defence means joining one of Canada’s largest federal employers, where civilian staff play a key role alongside military members. The workplace offers employees opportunities to learn and grow which leads to building long-term careers in a respectful and inclusive environment.

The Department of National Defence provides a rewarding environment for educators who seek to develop their professional skills while serving the public. The job posting below provides information about the position which interested candidates can use to apply.

Company Name : National Defence

Location :

• Victoria (British Columbia), Canada
• Winnipeg (Manitoba), Canada
• Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada
• Kingston (Ontario), Canada
• Ottawa (Ontario), Canada
• Gatineau (Québec), Canada
• Sainte-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Canada
• Valcartier (Québec), Canada

Salary : $53,510 to $100,567 annually

Job Type : Full Time

Start date : As soon as possible

Benefits : Health and dental insurance plans, pension plan, variety of leave entitlements, career advancement opportunities, diverse and inclusive work environment

• Language Teacher role supporting Defence language training programs
  Inventory process used to fill current and future vacancies nationwide
  Work within a diverse civilian military team environment
• Hybrid model: generally at least 3 days per week on site (some roles fully on site)
• Contributes to operational readiness through language instruction
• Offers advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package

• Deliver language training to support Canadian Armed Forces personnel
• Develop lesson plans and teaching materials
• Assess learner progress and provide feedback
• Support program goals related to languages
• Work with colleagues and program partners
• Maintain alignment with departmental values, policies, and standards

• Reliability security status required
• Must strictly follow DND and public sector values, ethics, and conflict-of-interest policies
• Candidates must possess a university degree in either education or a related specialty.
• The candidate needs to demonstrate experience in teaching or facilitating language instruction specifically to adult learners.
• The candidate needs to demonstrate experience in developing lesson plans along with materials and learning activities.
• The candidate needs to demonstrate experience in assessing learner progress while making changes to their instructional methods.
• The individual can demonstrate five specific competencies which include integrity analysis teamwork initiative flexibility and communication skills.
• The candidate must fulfill the language requirements which include English and French or bilingual proficiency.
• The candidate needs to have an educational degree in either education or language studies or linguistics or a related discipline.
• The applicant needs to possess FSL or ESL teaching certification which includes CELTA TESOL and TEFL credentials.
• Asset:
  Experience using educational technology and digital tool
• Asset:
  Experience teaching public service employees or learners with diverse need
• Asset:
  Experience in a military second language training environment