French Language Training. The Council of Canadians recognizes it is beneficial for both the organization and employees to support French Language Training. French Language Training will be considered “professional development” for the purpose of this policy, except where bilingualism is a job requirement as per the position description. However, in exceptional cases where increasing French language proficiency becomes a requirement of a job due to a specific project, event or campaign, the application would be considered under “staff training” instead of “professional development”. These exceptional cases will be evaluated and approved by the Employer. In these circumstances and whenever possible the training will be scheduled during working hours. Consideration will be given to other language training as well, in accordance with operational needs and the provisions outlined in the Staff Training and Professional Development policies. PROCEDURES: Application/Approval process Directors initiate Staff Training for their employees by presenting the Staff Training Application Form. An Employee who wishes to initiate a Staff Training request may do so by discussing it with his/her director and preparing e a Staff Training Application Form (see HR) . Applications may be received at any time. A reminder about Staff Training applications will be provided to Employees once a year at their annual review. Directors will make recommendations to the Employer for approval of Staff Training applications. All Staff Training activities must be approved in advance by the Employer or his/her designate. Approval of any Staff Training application will include a discussion between the Employee and his/her Director of the impact and reason for the training , and in case the course is given out of the normal working schedule the employee shall agree in advance to participate in the course according to his/her availability. The results of this discussion shall be agreed upon in writing in the Staff Training form and signed by both parties. Employees are required to complete a Staff Training Evaluation Form upon completion of any activity to assist The Council in determining lessons learned and setting future directions. Criteria for Approval Directors’ recommendations for approval of Staff Training applications should be guided by the following criteria: the proposed activity must correspond to the definition of staff training and be directly related to the Employees’ assigned job respons...
French Language Training. The Council of Canadians recognizes it is beneficial for both the organization and employees to support French Language Training. French Language Training will be considered “professional development” for the purpose of this policy, except where bilingualism is a job requirement as per the position description. However, in exceptional cases where increasing French language proficiency becomes a requirement of a job due to a specific project, event or campaign, the application would be considered under “staff training” instead of “professional development”. These exceptional cases will be evaluated and approved by the Employer. In these circumstances and whenever possible the training will be scheduled during working hours. Consideration will be given to other language training as well, in accordance with operational needs and the provisions outlined in the Staff Training and Professional Development policies.
French Language Training. 49.01 Employees may request French language training for approval, subject to budget availability. Such training shall be selected from an accredited classroom instructor led course or from online instructor led classes. Upon successful completion of the course(s), the Employer will reimburse the cost of such training, following the process(es) set out in the Employer’s policies and procedures.
