English Language Assessor - Vancouver, Canada - Canus Trading Ltd

Canus Trading Ltd

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Vancouver, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VANCOUVER LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL CENTRE
Conduct English Language proficiency assessment interviews (listening and speaking tests) and invigilate/score reading and writing tests in accordance with established criteria and protocols using the
Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT)

Conduct remote CLBPT and/or other English assessments on a online platform
Consult with other assessors and the supervisor of assessment services regarding scoring and placement decisions as required
Determine class level placements according to established placement guidelines for Canadian Language Benchmarks profiles
Enter assessment results into database and generate assessment reports and results letters to be mailed to clients
Maintain a daily manual count of assessments conducted and placement levels
Maintain a supply of test forms and assessment report forms
Advise supervisor of need for reprinting/resupply of forms
Between assessments, during noshows and in case of other staff illness or vacation, perform duties of client services support and/or referral counsellor as required and as time permits
Participate in assessor training and calibration sessions
Assist in the training of new assessors
Assist and substitute as required
Determine and confirm immigration status and program eligibility of applicants
Perform administrative duties such as word processing, data entry, scheduling appointments, sending appointment letters, faxing, photocopying, filing, answering telephones and maintaining documentation
Any other duties as required

Mandatory Requirements:

Postsecondary degree in an appropriate discipline such as ESL, Arts, Education, Languages and Psychology
TESL Training Certificate with supervised practicum
300 hours teaching adult ESL or working in the immigrant services field
Familiar with Canadian Language Benchmarks
Thorough understanding of communicative competence and taskbased approaches
Experience in interview techniques and exceptional communication skills
Accent free
nativespeaker fluency in English, both spoken and written (must be at least a Canadian Language benchmark 11 in all subs skills in order to assess up to CLB 10)
Able to evaluate language samples from literacy to upper advanced levels
Solid grasp of comparative complexity of levels of English language structure and vocabulary
Ability to use levelappropriate speech for clients with varying language proficiencies
Superior decision making conversation management, effective listening and speech elicitation skills
Extreme tact and patience when dealing with ESL clients and empathy for Second Language learners
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, LINC suppliers, ministry personnel and the general public
Training/certification in administration of the Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test CLBPT
Knowledge of LINC program policies and operational procedures
Working knowledge of an additional language relevant to our clientele
Experience and/or training in a counseling situation

Salary:
From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have a recognized University degree in English, linguistics/languages or similar field, TESL training recognized by TESL Canada or Provincial teaching credentials and taught at least 300 hours of ESL to adults (within the last 2 years in Canada) and knowledge of CLB demonstrated through use of and/or participation in CLB workshops.

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