Supervisor, Language Training

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high caliber employment services, language training & settlement services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading. Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on people’s lives is integral to the business of Centre for Skills. For more information, visit: centreforskills.ca

Salary: $74,565.40 

 

Centre for Skills Development is seeking a Language Training Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and other language programs. This role ensures high-quality instruction, compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements, and positive learner outcomes for newcomers, while supporting staff development and continuous program improvement. 

• Oversee day-to-day operations of LINC and other language programming, including staff supervision, scheduling, and site coordination.

• Plan, implement, monitor, and continuously improve programming aligned with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), PBLA guidelines, Ontario LINC Curriculum Guidelines, and Avenue standards.

• Monitor enrolment, course delivery, and program performance, including specialized and seasonal programming.

• Ensure effective instructional practices through the use of technology, innovation, and evidence-based methodologies. 

• Ensure program objectives and learner outcomes are achieved through consistent monitoring of teaching and learning practices.

• Promote learner integration and success through feedback mechanisms, evaluation processes, and student success initiatives.

• Monitor instructional delivery to ensure compliance with curriculum, benchmark, and IRCC requirements. 

• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support instructional and support staff, including Supply Instructors.

• Conduct classroom observations, performance reviews, coaching, and performance improvement planning.

• Promote and monitor ongoing professional development aligned with TESL, PBLA, and LINC standards.

• Manage staff scheduling, coverage, and tracking of leaves. 

• Address staff and student concerns, conducting first-level investigations as required. 

 

• Support the planning and implementation of partnerships related to LINC and other language training delivery.

• Collect and review instructor reports and collaborate on monthly, annual, and ad hoc reporting required by IRCC.

• Ensure compliance with IRCC contribution agreements, reporting obligations, and program standards.

• Monitor departmental budgets and expenditures; identify variances and implement corrective actions as required. 

• Review and authorize purchase orders and coordinate with Finance to ensure financial commitments are met. 

• Collaborate with other Centre for Skills supervisors to ensure integrated service delivery and wrap-around support. 

• Support outreach, marketing, program development, and strategic initiatives related to language training programming. 

• Participate in departmental planning and organizational initiatives. 

• Maintain professional standards through participation in relevant internal and external committees, networks, and professional associations related to LINC and adult language training. 

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field. 

• TESL certification (TESL Ontario or equivalent) is an asset. 

• PBLA certification is an asset. 

• Minimum 3 years of leadership and supervisory experience. 

• 3–5 years of experience in language training, employment, or community-based services. 

• Experience working within a not-for-profit or government-funded organization preferred. 

• Familiarity with IRCC-funded programming is an asset. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to analyze data and reports to inform program improvement. 

• Proficiency with MS Office, virtual learning platforms (Avenue), and database systems (HARTs). 

• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel within Halton and Peel regions. 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: resumes@centreforskills.ca
To be considered, all applications must include the job number and title in the email subject line.  

We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  If you are contacted for an interview, please inform us should an accommodation be required. For candidates requiring accommodation, please contact: resumes@centreforskills.ca.