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.

Tools

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.

Qualification Standards in Relation to Official Languages

This resource describes the proficiency levels that are used to indicate abilities in a second official language.

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.

English and French in the workplace

This resource will inform you of your language rights and responsibilities to help promote a truly bilingual workplace.

Bilingual meetings

Need some help on how to organize and conduct a bilingual meeting? This resource has you covered!

Virtual meetings and events

This bilingual one-pager highlights best practices to support the use of both official languages during virtual meetings and events.

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.

Template - Bilingual MS Teams Invitation

Use this template to create bilingual MS Teams meeting invitations.

MS Teams Generic Official Languages Backgrounds

Download and use these backgrounds during your MS Teams meetings to promote the use of both official languages.

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Language of work tools

Tools