Teacher

Teacher

Reference number: PEN24J-116096-000169
Selection process number: 2024-PEN-EA-PAC-188265 Correctional Service Canada
Abbotsford (British Columbia), Agassiz (British Columbia), Harrison Mills (British Columbia), Mission (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia)
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$57,967 to $125,944 (Salary to be determined based on years of study and experience; plus Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance of $2140 per year.)

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Closing date: 16 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof that your foreign credentials are comparable to Canadian Standards when applying for a job in the public service. The public service recognizes Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service.
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Please note that TESL – Teaching English as a Second Language; TEFL – Teaching English as a Foreign Language and TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages are not accepted as meeting the education requirement. When you apply, you must have a teaching certificate from a province or territory of Canada and eligibility for a valid teaching certificate from the British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch.

❗❗ : It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. , ). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. Please see the following example of a screened out vs. screened in response.
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EXAMPLE CRITERIA: Experience using various computer software from the Microsoft suite (at a minimum: Word, Excel, AND Outlook).

❌ SCREENED OUT: Yes, I have experience using the Microsoft Suite. See my résumé.

✅ SCREENED IN: I have over 14 years of experience working with MS Office Suite software: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. During my college education as a Legal Administrative Assistant it was imperative that I maintain over an 80% average in all MS Office programs, and I maintained over a 95% average in all programs.

During my work experience as a Position A, Position B, and Position C, I used MS Word daily to draft various documents, letters, and memos to staff members and clientele. I used MS Excel daily to update all product orders to clients within the industry and maintained an accurate parts inventory. In Position C at Company X, I used Excel create a budget spreadsheet, track expenses and create monthly summary reports and graphs. In all the previously listed positions, I used MS Outlook daily to write emails, and send documents to staff members, clientele, and taxpayers in addition to the calendar function to schedule internal and external meetings, organizing my tasks, etc.

As a Position D with Company Y, I use MS word to create posters, flyers, questionnaires, and invitations to clientele and team members. I use MS Excel to create and maintain an accurate accounting system for accounts payables, receivables, incomes, and expenses.
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⇒ The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The résumé may be used to substantiate the information provided. The board members cannot make any assumptions about the candidate's experience and will not contact candidates for additional, or potentially missing information. Please note your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed via the application.
⇒ Please carefully read the " " section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Duties

This position provides a comprehensive programme in basic academic education, assesses the academic needs and abilities of inmates through testing; coordinates correspondence courses; provides individualized instruction; develops individual educational plans; assists in inventory control; and performs other duties related to the position.

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is a key player in public safety. We are responsible for the supervision and reintegration of offenders serving sentences of two years or more. On a typical day, we manage approximately 15,000 offenders placed within our 43 institutions and more than 8,500 offenders under supervision in the community.

We are building a strong, vibrant, and diverse team of professionals. CSC has been widely recognized as an international leader in correctional justice. We offer a variety of work locations with challenges and impacts like no other organization in Canada.

CSC supports professional growth. We offer career development opportunities and we believe in continuous learning throughout your career.

Intent of the process

Results of this process will be to create a pool of qualified candidates from which future indeterminate, specified period and/or casual vacancies may be filled. This process may be used to staff similar positions in the Pacific Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other speciality relevant to the position (e.g. Adult education, English, history, geography, learning disabilities, etc.).

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of an acceptable teaching certificate from a province or territory of Canada and eligibility for a valid teaching certificate from the British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch.

EXPERIENCE
One year experience teaching core academic subject matter in a classroom setting.
(Note: “Experience” includes Teacher-on-Call and student teaching practicums, using Canadian provincial/territorial curriculum. “Classroom setting” is defined as a classroom with 10 or more students.).

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE
Experience in teaching Mathematics curriculum from grades 9 to 12
Experience in teaching English curriculum from grades 9 to 12
Experience in teaching students with special learning needs
Experience in teaching Indigenous adults and/or at-risk Indigenous youth
Experience working in a correctional environment (institutional or community office)

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

COMPETENCIES:
Effective communication skills
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working effectively with others
Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-oriented
**Sensitivity to women’s issues: to have a willingness to effectively intervene with women offenders and have the capacity to work in a women-centered environment
**Note: For appointment only at Fraser Valley Institution

ABILITIES
Ability to manage a classroom.
Ability to motivate adult learners in a classroom setting.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of current and valid professional certification with British Columbia Teacher Regulation Branch.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible. To submit an application online, please select the button “Apply Online”.