Editor, Linguistic Services- Anticipatory

Important messages

The organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Canada.ca website.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their application whether they are applying for the English Editor (Stream 1), OR for the French Editor (Stream 2) position.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process.

A fully or partially assessed pool may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements, tenures and security clearances within the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC). All other federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to appoint a candidate to a similar position within their organization.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,500 words (maximum) "You MUST clearly demonstrate IN YOUR COVER LETTER how you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (if applicable). You must use each criterion as a header and then, using clear and concrete examples, write one or two paragraphs explaining WHEN, WHERE and HOW you obtained each EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criterion. Describe the examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the screening board can clearly understand the circumstances. Content of your response must be supported by your résumé. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the screening board will have insufficient information to determine if the screening criteria are met. Your résumé will be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Both Streams:

A degree from a recognized university in linguistics, translation, French or English studies, communications, law or in a related discipline, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1:

Recent* and significant** experience translating various documents from French to English.

Stream 2:

Recent* and significant** experience translating various documents from English to French.

Both Streams:

Experience writing, editing and reviewing a wide range of documents in either official language.

Experience performing comparative revision and terminological research.

Experience providing linguistic advice to colleagues or senior management.

*Recent experience is defined as within the last five years.

**Significant experience will be evaluated based on the volume, complexity and range of work normally carried out over three years in a related field.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Both Streams:

Experience in providing linguistic services support (for example translation, interpretation or editing) in a quasi-judicial or legal environment such as a tribunal, court, commission, board, law or notary firm.

Experience in editing, comparative revision or translation of legal or medical language.

Experience in editing various documents into plain language.

Experience in developing, writing or editing communications content or products intended for internal or external audiences.

Experience in working with language reference tools, for example computer assisted translation systems, translation memories, and terminology banks.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative - PPB/CCB (Stream 1)

Bilingual Imperative - CCB/PPB (Stream 2)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE

Both Streams:

Extensive knowledge of principles of grammar, style, writing and translation.

Knowledge of the Government of Canada Communications Policy and its applications.

ABILITIES

Stream 1:

Ability to produce high-quality translations from French to English.

Stream 2:

Ability to produce high-quality translations from English to French.

Both Streams:

Ability to perform well under pressure.

Ability to effectively set priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly orally.

Ability to communicate clearly in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Both Streams:

Judgment

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Needs

Employment Equity may be used to address demonstrated under-representation of designated groups (women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of Aboriginal descent).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Both Streams:

Willing and able to work overtime as required, on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact only candidates who meet the screening criteria.

Please clearly identify in your application the position(s) for which you are applying.

Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Asset qualifications MAY be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the asset EXPERIENCE qualification(s) listed above, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Your cover letter and résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Breadth and depth of the assessed qualifications may be considered.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.