Program Overview
Program Requirements
- Honours BA in Second Language Teaching - English
- Honours BA in Second Language Teaching - French
- Major in Second Language Teaching - French
- Major in Second Language Teaching - English
Further studies
Many graduate programs are available for people with an undergraduate degree interested in expanding their knowledge, specializing or conducting research. The graduate programs below are examples selected from the list of graduate programs offered by the University of Ottawa. While they are related to this program of study, it is important to consult the admission requirements of the programs as not all types of degrees qualify one for admission. Moreover, additional programs and other universities could be considered depending on your career plan.
Potential occupations
Universities studies lead to multiple occupations. Furthermore, certain professions require talent, special aptitudes, additional skills and experience beyond degrees themselves.
In order to list your choices, visit the Job Bank Canada website and, using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, view job postings, wages, employment prospects and other important information that can help you make a decision. If need be, additional and complementary information can be found via two online career exploration tools (Careercruising)* also designed to facilitate your career advancement. The occupations found below are examples derived from the National Occupational Classification. They are presented by their occupational group title, in bold, followed by bulleted occupational titles specific to the program of study. Immediately after the occupational title, the hyperlinked NOC code for the occupational group is provided. Overall, the occupations are presented side by side with their employment requirements and the establishments where to find a job.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 is the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada providing a standard taxonomy and framework for dialogue on Labour Market Information. It gathers more than 30,000 occupational titles into 500 Unit Groups, organized according to skill levels and skill types.
Occupations related to this program
Secondary school teachers
- English as a second language teacher, secondary school
- French as a second language teacher, secondary school
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- Education program officer
- Teaching policy officer
Translators, terminologists and interpreters
- Cultural or international adaptation specialist
- Interpreter
- Terminologist
- Translator
- Translator-reviser
Authors and writers
- Author
- Biographer
- Essayist
- Novelist
- Poet
- Writer
Editors
- Bilingual editor
- Editorial consultant
Program officers unique to government
- Official languages promotion officer
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
- Research assistant
- Teaching assistant
College and other vocational instructors
- English as a second language teacher, college
- French as a Second Language teacher, college
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- Immigration policy analyst
- Immigration policy consultant
A master's degree in a social science or related discipline or in business administration may be required
Government managers education policy development and program administration
- Education director
- Heritage languages program director
- Learning programs director
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- Education program planner
- Education science specialist
- Language assessor
- Languages co-ordinator
- Teaching policy officer
Administrators post-secondary education and vocational training
- Language school manager
Administrators post-secondary education and vocational training
- Assistant dean
- Dean
- Faculty administrator
Acquiring experience
Experience is acquired by participating and trying new personal, educational and professional activities, where it is possible to discover preferences, increase confidence and improve skills. As for professional experience, it is acquired through volunteering, internships, self-employment and full-time or part-time jobs. And certainly, experience working on campus or in other settings adds to the set of skills acquired in your degree (see Acquired Skills section). The Employability Skills 2000+ presenting the skills employers look for in their employees as well as its complementary checklist can help target experience opportunities that will improve your skill set necessary for employment. In addition to developing these skills, performing work related to your program of study can strengthen your expertise and increase your employability.
Volunteer opportunities
In addition to providing an opportunity to apply theories and knowledge learned during your university studies outside the classroom, in real world situations, volunteering is a way to help the community and its many organizations. The Community Service Learning also allows students to contribute to their community by participating in projects that are related to their program of study.
Directories
- Centraide Outaouais
- Center for Global and Community Engagement - University of Ottawa
- E-Blue Book Community Information Centre of Ottawa
- United Way Ottawa
- Volunteer Ottawa
- Volunteerabroad.com
Potential employers
The following examples of employers can offer internships or employment opportunities related to students program of studies. The examples are presented according to geographic location: Ottawa and Gatineau, Ontario, Quebec and other provinces.
In Canada
- Canada School of Public Service
- Equinox
- Franco Langues
- Ottawa-Carlton District School Board
- Ottawa Catholic School Board
- National School Language Camps - NSL
- Translation Bureau - TB
- Educational Services
- Ministry of Education
- Nelson Education
- Pacific Language Institute - PLI
- Pearson Canada
- AFSL Pro
- Conseil des écoles catholiques du centre-est
- Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
- Immigration et communautés culturelles
- Agape Learning Centre
- Conseil des écoles fransaskoises - CÉF
- Manitoba government
- Languages Canada
- International Language Institute - ILI
- Pacific Language Institute - PLI
Job search resources
The job search resources are designed to stimulate networking activities, develop marketing strategies and facilitate access to job postings. Networking events offer employers the opportunity to learn about the available workforce, and they give students a chance to be considered in the recruitment process. Career Development Centre offers helpful tips on networking, interview preparation techniques and different tools that can also be used to help with the preparation of resumés and cover letters.
Professional organizations
Examples of professional organizations, presented by location, provide essential information on professional development opportunities and networking activities, the examples can also provide access to publications and job opportunities.
Canadian
- Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language - ATESL
- Association canadienne d'éducation de langue française - ACELF
- Association canadienne des professeurs d'immersion - ACPI
- Association of Linguistic Services Managers - ACGL
- Association of Teachers of English in Quebec
- Canadian Teachers' Federation - CTF
- Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers
- British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language - B.C. TEAL
- Editors' Association of Canada
- Language Industry Association - AILIA
- Ontario College of Teachers
- Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association
- Société pour la promotion de l'enseignement de l'anglais, langue seconde, au Québec - SPEAQ
- TESL Canada Federation
Job search sites
Here are a few websites posting jobs available in Canada and abroad related to this field of study.