Community of Official Languages/Tools/Language of work

Language of work Home References Tools Events PROL Corner Newsletter Contact us FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE OF WORK TOOLS In this section, you will find tools to help you fulfill your responsibilities under Part V of the Official Languages Act. Amendment to the Directive on Official Languages for People Management Frequently asked questions to help understand the amendment to the Directive on Official Languages for People Management. Bilingual MS Teams invitation template Use this template to create bilingual MS Teams meeting invitations. Communication between regions This document explains linguistic obligations when communicating between unilingual and bilingual regions. Determining the linguistic profile of bilingual positions If you’re a manager or supervisor with a bilingual position to staff, this resource will tell you how to determine what language level may be required. Eligibility to the Bilingualism Bonus Use this in determining an employee's eligibility to the bilingualism bonus by type of position, human resources process and official languages proficiency. Implementation of Section 36: FAQ **NEW** This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the application of the new provision under section 36 of the modernized Official Languages Act which, starting June 20, 2025, gives all federal employees in bilingual regions the right to be supervised in the official language of their choice, regardless of the linguistic identification of their position. Language of work rights This document will help you understand your language-of-work rights based on the region in which you work. Leaders make it happen in both official languages Are you a manager working in a bilingual region? Here is a checklist to help you encourage a bilingual workplace. MS Teams official languages themed backgrounds Download and use these backgrounds during your MS Teams meetings to promote the use of both official languages. Non-imperative staffing What you need to know about the application of non-imperative staffing and the obligations it imposes on federal institutions. Official Languages Decision Tree for Staffing Executive Positions Facilitates decisions on staffing executive positions (EX-02 to EX-05 or equivalents) by considering the language requirements of the positions to be staffed. Official languages rights in bilingual regions Here’s a great quick reference guide to help employees and supervisors in bilingual regions respect their rights and obligations in the workplace. Position and Classification Information System – Official Languages Tool An interactive tool to help you identify the correct combination of codes related to the specific language requirements of positions. Change the AOLS and SLI values to access different scenarios. Position and Classification Information System – Organizational Data Transfer Guide The Position and Classification Information System (PCIS) is designed to collect the information of institutions in the Core Public Administration on various subjects, including official languages. Statistics for the Annual Report on Official Languages are taken from the PCIS at the end of March of each year. Departments must send in their PCIS file each week. Qualification Standards in relation to official languages This resource describes the proficiency levels that are used to indicate abilities in a second official language. Second-Language Requirements for Bilingual Supervisory Positions (CBC Initiative)**NEW** As of June 20, 2025, new appointments made to bilingual supervisory positions that involve the supervision of employees in bilingual regions are required to meet a superior level of second official language proficiency. Summary of Obligations under Part V of the Official Languages Act for Airport Authorities Part V of the OLA creates language of work rights for employees in regions designated bilingual for language of work purposes. Virtual meetings and events This bilingual one-pager highlights best practices to support the use of both official languages during virtual meetings and events.