Apply By: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Education Officer - Bilingual (English/French)
Job ID:
230428
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Student Support and Field Services Division, Field Services Branch
City:
Barrie
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
Job code:
07081 - Education Officer
Salary:
$2,012.74 - $2,660.69 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you an experienced education professional who is looking for a new and challenging opportunity? If so, consider the role of Education Officer with the Ministry of Education where, as an educator, you will provide information and clarification on legislation, policies and programs to schools, school boards, and other stakeholders.
Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch and the position to be filled.
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 12:00pm (lunch, midday) to 12:30pm
To confirm your attendance, please fill out the following form:
Click here for attendance form
Remember to add this event to your calendar!
Meeting Link:
Join Information Session
Alternatively, you can join the meeting by:
1- Open your MS Teams Calendar
2- Select# Join with an ID
3- Enter the following meeting ID and passcode:
Meeting ID: 245 568 556 721 7
Passcode: y4ag6XQ9
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
Information Session:
We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the branch and the position to be filled.
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 12:00pm (lunch, midday) to 12:30pm
To confirm your attendance, please fill out the following form:
Click here for attendance form
Remember to add this event to your calendar!
Meeting Link:
Join Information Session
Alternatively, you can join the meeting by:
1- Open your MS Teams Calendar
2- Select# Join with an ID
3- Enter the following meeting ID and passcode:
Meeting ID: 245 568 556 721 7
Passcode: y4ag6XQ9
- This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions
About the job
In this role, you will:- provide information and clarification on legislation, policies and programs to schools, school boards, and other stakeholders
- facilitate the implementation of new policies
- monitor and report on the effectiveness of the school system
- ensure compliance with ministry policies and programs
- help provide a strong and vibrant education system
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
- This position requires that applicants be members in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
- You must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service approved evaluator.
- This position requires the successful applicant to work out of the Barrie office 3 days a week.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- You have knowledge of and ability to understand education theory, principles and practices at the elementary and secondary school levels
- You can understand community educational needs and recommend improvements where gaps exist
- You have issues management skills to investigate anticipated implications of new/revised policies and programs at the local school board level
Analytical and Research Skills
- You possess analytical and evaluative skills to interpret relevant legislation (e.g., Education Act), assess compliance with policy requirements, provincial standards, and curriculum.
- You have research skills to prepare advisory reports and briefings, and make evidence-based recommendations.
Communication skills:
- You have written communication skills to prepare detailed reports, briefing notes, recommendations, and correspondence.
- You have oral communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice, deliver presentations and consult with school boards, educational facilities, community representatives and other stakeholders.
Leadership Skills
- You have leadership skills to provide a liaison role and to demonstrate authority and credibility when dealing with boards and interest groups
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
Additional information:
Apply by:
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 20 Bell Farm Rd, Barrie, Central Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Note:
- This ad is also available in French.
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- T-EU-230428/25
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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