About Us The French Programs and Services Branch of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) supports the advancement of French-language education and French second-language learning in Nova Scotia.

Guided by the principles of linguistic equity, inclusion, and cultural vitality, the Branch works to ensure that Acadian and francophone communities have access to high-quality educational programs and services in their language.

In collaboration with governmental, community, provincial, national, and international partners, the Branch develops and implements initiatives, programs, and partnerships that contribute to the promotion of the French language, the development of the francophone education workforce, and the sustainability of French-language education.

Its work notably supports the recruitment, integration, and retention of qualified professionals within Nova Scotia’s education system.

The Branch also supports opportunities for English-speaking students across the province to learn French, thereby contributing to bilingualism, intercultural understanding, and Canada’s linguistic duality.

Through its leadership and strategic actions, it helps build an inclusive, equitable, and culturally rich education system that supports the growth and well-being of Acadian and francophone communities while benefiting all Nova Scotians.

About Our Opportunity Reporting to the Director of French Program Partnerships within the French Programs and Services Branch, the successful candidate provides strategic leadership in the development of the francophone education workforce in Nova Scotia.

The incumbent plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates strategies and initiatives aimed at strengthening the recruitment, onboarding, integration, professional development, and retention of francophone education personnel.

This includes supporting internationally educated teachers, immigrant teachers, language assistants, and other professionals working in francophone and French immersion educational settings.

The incumbent mobilizes governmental, educational, community, post-secondary, national, and international partners to address current and emerging workforce needs.

They contribute to the creation of sustainable pathways into education professions, the recognition and promotion of skills and qualifications, and the development of a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports the retention of francophone personnel.

Key Responsibilities Develop a Workforce Development Strategy Develop, implement,



and evaluate strategies that address current and future workforce needs for Francophone and Francophile educational personnel across Nova Scotia’s schools and educational settings.

Analyze Workforce Needs and Labour Market Trends Conduct research, consultations, and analyses to identify workforce shortages, emerging needs, recruitment and retention barriers, and opportunities to develop recent talent pools.

Develop Targeted Recruitment Initiatives Design and coordinate, in collaboration with CSAP and Regional Centres for Education (RCEs), provincial, national, and international recruitment initiatives aimed at attracting teachers, language assistants, and other qualified professionals to francophone and French immersion educational settings.

Support Onboarding, Integration, and Retention Develop support measures that facilitate the professional, cultural, and community integration of new hires, particularly internationally educated teachers, immigrant teachers, and language assistants.

Create Pathways into Education Professions Collaborate with universities, colleges, schools, regulatory bodies, and community partners to facilitate access to education, practicums, certification, professional development, and careers in education.

Mobilize Strategic Partnerships Establish and maintain partnerships with provincial and federal government departments, post-secondary institutions, education sector employers, community organizations, and francophone organizations to coordinate workforce-related efforts and shared initiatives.

Develop International Mobility and Cooperation Projects Design and coordinate recruitment, professional mobility, internship, knowledge-exchange, and educational cooperation projects with the Consulate General of France, the Embassy of France in Canada, and other international partners.

Manage Projects Provide full project management for workforce initiatives, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, performance measurement, and reporting.

Provide Strategic Advice and Produce Required Documentation Advise management on recruitment, integration, and retention issues, and prepare briefing notes, analyses,



recommendations, funding applications, presentations, agreements, and reports.

Represent the Department and Evaluate Results Represent the Department on committees, networks, and collaborative tables related to the francophone education workforce while evaluating the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of implemented initiatives.

About You The ideal candidate is a bilingual, collaborative, and results-oriented professional with experience in workforce development, project management, and strategic partnership building.

They understand the realities of French-language education in minority settings and French second-language education, as well as the challenges related to the recruitment, integration, certification, and retention of francophone educational personnel.

The successful candidate has a university degree in a relevant field and at least six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

They can: Design and coordinate initiatives aimed at increasing the availability of qualified personnel in francophone education.

Engage government, education, community, and international partners.

Support the recruitment, onboarding, integration, and retention of educational personnel.

Understand professional certification processes, as well as immigration and international mobility programs.

Manage complex projects, funding agreements, budgets, and accountability requirements.

Analyze data and develop strategic recommendations.

Facilitate consultations and stakeholder engagement tables.

Communicate effectively in both French and English, verbally and in writing.

The candidate’s leadership, judgment, and ability to build trusted relationships enable them to make a tangible contribution to strengthening the francophone education workforce and supporting the vitality of Nova Scotia’s Acadian and francophone communities.

Language Requirements You must demonstrate an advanced level of bilingualism (French and English), both written and spoken, and have proven ability to work and communicate effectively in both official languages.

This combination of skills and experience will enable the incumbent to contribute effectively to the Department’s priorities related to French-language education, francophone workforce development, international cooperation, and the vitality of Nova Scotia’s Acadian and francophone communities.

Pay Grade: PR 17 Salary Range: $3,;- $4,;Bi-Weekly

📌 Francophone Workforce Development Officer/Agent(e) de développement de la main-d'œuvre, Bilingue (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality