Language Advisor and Supervisor of the Language School

Duties
Join the Fight Against Financial Crime! The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of Canadians and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and AML/ATF supervisor, FINTRAC helps combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and threats to the security of Canada.As the Language Advisor and Supervisor of the FINTRAC Language School, you will be responsible for managing the language training program within FINTRAC. Reporting to the Managing Director, People Services and Operations, the Language Advisor and Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of the language training curriculum, conducting annual planning exercises, leading the scheduling of classes, overseeing student placement, providing language training advice to clients and their managers, producing regular reports on language training program, overseeing a team of Language Trainers and providing language training services, as needed (i.e. delivering classes).

Work environment
To learn more about our total compensation package including performance pay and leave, click on the hyperlink "Why Work With Us" under the Additional links section further below.The selected candidate will physically work in in our Ottawa office. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 times / week or more based on operational requirements.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position.This staffing process may also be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions, with various language requirements, that may become available.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
Do not discuss your application with others (including on social media), besides your partner or close family members - who should also be reminded of the need to be discreet.HOW TO APPLYCandidates must submit their application through the online system available at: www.jobs.gc.ca. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply online or require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Services team at or by phone at 343-571-7338, before the closing date.Applicants must clearly demonstrate, in their résumé and screening question responses, how they meet each of the Education and Experience criteria. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.To be accepted, your answers must include detailed explanations with clear and concrete examples are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing.NOTESAny expenses incurred by candidates (including travel and relocation costs) in connection with this staffing process will be borne by the candidates themselves.A short list of candidates may be established for interview and/or examination based on a combination of experience, career progression, achievements, and overall quality of the application. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Top Secret security clearance - You must be a Canadian Citizen and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance to FINTRAC's standards.To learn more about this process, click on the hyperlink "Our rigorous security screening process" under the Additional links section further below.

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EDUCATION:ED1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education or some other specialty relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE:EX1 - Recent* and significant* experience in using technology in a language teaching context (in person, virtual or online learning);

EX2 - Recent* and significant* experience in developing and maintaining language training curriculum;

EX3 - Experience in supervising a team. Recent* experience is defined as experience acquired within the last 5 years.Significant** experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of at least two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE:K1 - Knowledge of adult learning principles.

K2 - Knowledge of new trends in language teaching and learning.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:LC1 - Engagement (Working effectively with people, organizations and partners);
LC2 - Values and Ethics (Serving through integrity and respect);
LC3 - Excellence through results (Delivering results through own work, relationships and responsibilities); and,
LC4 - Strategic Thinking (Innovating through analysis and ideas).

ABILITIES:ABILITYA1 - Ability to use a conciliatory approach when dealing with difficult situations;
A2 - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
A3 - Ability to communicate effectively and precisely in writing; and,
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:PS1 - Flexibility

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/PPP)

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AED1 - Degree issued by a post-secondary institution in language teaching.

AEX1 - Experience in managing a language training program;

AEX2 - Experience in supervising a language instructional team.

AK1 - Knowledge of the second language evaluation criteria in the public service.

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