French Linguistic Program Specialist K-12 (FFL &FI Programs) 12 month FTC

Nelson Education Ltd. is Canadas leading educational publisher providing innovative products and solutions for learners of all ages. Nelson values and respects the lifelong learning continuum and dedicates its business efforts to the diverse learning needs of students and educators alike.

As the largest Canadian owned and operated K-12 publisher Nelson is a leading provider of teaching and learning solutions in the industry. We have worked to earn the confidence of Canadian educatorsstudentsand parents. Our exceptional team of sales marketing and editorial professionals collaborate with educators students ministries and industry experts to create and promote educational resources. We involve our customers in the development of learning solutions investing in outstanding and dedicated people and encouraging innovative and creative solutions toreal issues.

Position Summary

The French LinguisticProgram Specialist (12 months contract) is the senior authority on Canadian French language quality across K12 French First Language French Immersion and Core French teaching and learning resources. Reporting to the VP Content and Curriculum the role setsFrenchlanguage standards terminology and linguistic quality assurance expectations and advises authors editors translators and reviewers on language progression pedagogy and instructional design.

The Specialist also recruits assesses and developsa network of skilledFrenchcontent creators educators and translator/editors. The rolecontributes to project planning schedules and content development costestimatingand partners with Product Content Production and Commercial teams to ensure French content is linguisticallyaccuratepedagogically sound and authentic for Francophone and Immersion learners.

Key Accountabilities

French Linguistic Leadership & Curriculum Expertise 25%

• Serve as the Frenchlanguage subject matter expertfor K12 French First Language French Immersion and Core Frenchresources.

• Provide authoritative Canadian French languageexpertisewithgrammar syntax orthography terminology style readability and grade-appropriate language usewhileensuring accuracy clarity consistency and authenticity across K12 French content for Francophone and Immersion learners.

• Advisethe French content and curriculum team authors editorsandreviewersonFrenchlanguage pedagogy language progression and instructional design.

• Establish andmaintainFrenchlanguage standards style guidelines terminology and quality expectations acrossallresources.

• Develop or review prototype and production contentfor linguistic accuracy authenticity clarity readabilityand ageappropriateness.

• Interpret provincialcurricula complete curriculum correlations andidentifylinguisticand content requirements and opportunities.

Project Planning Training& Content Development 50%

• Identify recruittrainand assessqualified Frenchlanguage authors reviewers consultants and subject matter experts.

• Translate and review teaching and learning materials as required to support projects.

• Collaborate withProduct Owner Content Producerscustomersand cross-functional teamsonapproaches for presenting French content.

• Contribute to project planning timelines resource requirements and content development costs.

French Content Management & Linguistic Quality Assurance 20%

• Lead linguistic quality assurance for French content across all K12 product components.

• Review andvalidateFrench content for accuracy consistency terminologystyle register and cultural appropriateness.

• Ensure content reflects the distinct linguistic and pedagogical requirements of FrancophoneandImmersion programs.

• Review French adaptations and translationsfor pedagogical appropriatenessand authenticityfor the intended audience.

• Ensureappropriate progressionof language complexity and vocabulary across grades andsubjects.

• Resolve complex linguistic terminology editorial and curriculum issues with authoritative recommendations.

• Monitor recurring linguistic issues and implement processes to improve content quality and consistency.

Market Support & Research 5%

• Maintain current knowledge of K12French First LanguageFrench Immersion andCoreFrench education curriculum developments and pedagogy.

• Engage with educators and other stakeholders to gather market and instructional intelligence.

• SupportCommercial teamwith product advantagesandpositioning forpresentations implementation activities and other customer-facing initiatives asrequired.

Required Qualifications:

• Education Bachelorsdegree in French French Linguistics Applied Linguistics Language Education Curriculum & Instruction or a related field.

• Experience 58 years of progressive experience in French-language content development translation and revision editing or K12 curriculum development including time in a senior lead or advisory linguistic role.

• Language Full professionalproficiencyin French and English written and spoken with native or near-native command of Canadian French; able to work and communicate bilingually with internal teams contributors and customers.

• AI&EmergingTechnologies -Demonstratesexperiencewithgenerative AI and other emerging technologies used in content development translation editing assessment and education.

• Critical ThinkingProblemSolvingandQualityFocusExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills attention to detail sound judgment and commitment to linguistic pedagogical and content quality.

• Translating&Reviewing -Significant experiencereviewing editing adaptingandtranslatingCanadianFrancophoneandFrenchImmersioneducational content with the ability toidentifysubtle linguistic stylistic contextual and pedagogical issues.

• AdvancedCanadianFrench LinguisticExperience-deep knowledge of grammar syntax morphology orthography punctuation vocabulary terminology verb tenses/moods sentence structure style readability and language conventions.

• Mentoring-Ability to assessFrenchlanguage authors and reviewers provide constructive linguistic and pedagogical feedback mentor contributors resolve disagreements andestablishclear quality expectations.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in French French Linguistics Applied Linguistics Canadian French Education Curriculum & Instruction or Language Education.

• K12 teaching qualification/certification with experience teaching French First Language and/or French Immersion programs and knowledge of Canadian French and provincialFrenchlanguage curricula.

• Experience at the upper end of the 58 year range in a senior or lead French linguistic role within educational publishing.

• Professional certification in translation or revision (e.g. OTTIAQ CTTIC).

• Experience applying generative AI tools to translation editing and content development workflows at scale.

Compensation

The base salary range for thiscontract position starts at $100000 per annumbased on position may also be eligible for performance-related incentive is part of our broader Total Rewards package which includes benefits and programs that support employee well-being and growth.

What We Offer

At Nelson we believe in taking care of our well-being growth and work-life balance matter to us which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support youprofessionally and personally.

The below benefits apply to this temporary contract position.

• This role is comes with hybrid flexibility M-F standard business hours
• Commuter friendly location (Sheppard & Don Mills)
• Free parking on-site
• Free convenient shuttle bus service from Don Mills Subway Station to and from the office
• Access to on-site fitness center and fitness classes
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous skill growth
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling and many things in-between.
  

Dont have 100% of the above qualifications Do you still think Nelson is a great fit for you We encourage you to apply anyway!

Our EDI Statement

Nelsonteaches the world by learning from everyone in it.

• We are committed to fosteringan equitable diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This is an integral part of our companys culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity Developing Authentic and Accurate Content Amplifying External Voices and Supporting the Local Community and Beyond.
• We believein the power of education and our ability toimpactsocial honesty integrity and respect guide our decisions and actions in the development of learning solutions that empower success for all educators and learners.
• We valuea respectful inclusive and safe workplace that nurtures belonging andrepresentsmanydifferent cultures backgrounds perspectives and opinions. Everyone is free to be who they are.
• We fosterand continue to build relationships that areequitable diverse and inclusive with existing and future partners in education.
• We committo holding ourselves accountable by creating measurable short and long-term goals that place equity diversity and inclusion at the core of what we do in our resources the workplace the educational community and in the larger society.
• We striveto build an inclusive world for everyone. We are stronger together.
  

AI and Automated Hiring Tools

Nelson uses AI support tools in our applicant tracking system to help with tasks such as summarizing points and anonymizing applications. All candidate screening assessments and hiring decisions are done by people.

Interview Outcome Notification
Nelson is committed to keeping candidates informed. All candidates who attend an interview for a publicly advertised role will be notified of the outcome of their candidacy. Candidates will be notified of the hiring decision no later than45 daysafter the last interview.

Our Commitment

Nelsonis an equal opportunity employer and is committed toInclusion Equity andDiversity. As part of this commitment we do not discriminateon the basis ofage race sex gender gender identity colour religion national origin sexual orientation marital status citizenship veteran status or disability status.

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