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*** AMENDMENT ON EXPERIENCE (EX1), KNOWLEDGE (CO2) AND LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR IS-02 POSITIONS ***

*** INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ***

You must submit a complete application, consisting of a covering letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable) and a résumé which supports the covering letter.

In your cover letter, you MUST use EACH individual criterion of EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE criteria and any of the ASSETS QUALIFCATION that you possess AS A HEADER and then using concrete examples write one or two paragraphs per individual criterion demonstrating in clear and precise detail how they meet the qualifications required. For example, describe the kind of position(s) occupied and provide a precise description of the tasks performed for each position. The covering letter will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will only be used to substantiate the information provided. Please note that point form, “copy and paste" from your resume and comments such “refer to my attached resume” will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide this information in the requested format WILL result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative only - code P) and condition of employments, which may vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "Refer to instructions to follow"

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 / IS-02 & IS-03:
• ED1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position OR a combination of education, training and/or related experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE / IS-02:
• EX1 - Experience in writing, editing, and proofreading French AND/OR English texts.

EXPERIENCE / IS-03:
• EX1 - Significant* experience in writing, editing, proofreading and providing quality control of English written materials.
• EX2 - Recent** experience providing editorial advice to clients.

* Significant: Is normally acquired through experience handling a large volume of written materials over approximately 2 years.
** Recent: Within the last three years of work.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE / IS-02 & IS-03 :
• AEX1 - Experience working with document management software (for example CIMS or CCM Mercury).

IS-03 only :
• AEX2 - Recent* experience proofreading and editing materials destined for senior management (Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister, CEO, vice-president, president).

*Recent: Within the last three years of work.

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

Bilingual - Imperative
The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff positions with various linguistic profile such as : Bilingual imperative PPB/BBB , Bilingual imperative PPC/CCC, Bilingual imperative BBB/PPB, Bilingual imperative CCC/PPC.

Note: The IS-02 positions require a Technical or Specialized Language Skills – Code P in French and/or English, which may vary according to the position to be staffed. The IS-03 positions require a Technical or Specialized Language Skills – Code P in English.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE / IS-02 & IS-03 :
• K1 - Knowledge of the mandate of the Department of Justice Canada.

IS-02 only
• K2 - Knowledge of the rules of grammar, syntax, punctuation and principles of French AND/OR English* plain language .

IS-03 only
• K3 - Knowledge of the rules of grammar, syntax, punctuation and principles of English plain language.

Note for IS-02:

* Candidates must meet the experience criteria (EX1) and obtain the required pass mark for the knowledge (K2) in the language requiring a “Technical or Specialized Language Skills – Code P” in the linguistic profile of the position. For example, the candidate must have experience in French and knowledge of French plain language for a position with a French “Technical or Specialized Language Skills – Code P” linguistic profile (i.e.: CCC/PPC).

ABILITIES / IS-02 & IS-03 :
• A1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• A3 - Ability to interpret documents and/or analyze information.
• A4 - Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

IS-03 only:
• A5 - Ability to clarify, simplify, and adapt written materials without altering key messages.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY / IS-02 & IS-03 :
• PS1 - Effective interpersonal skills
• PS2 - Judgment
• PS3 - Thoroughness
• PS4 - Flexibility
• PS5 - Dependability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• OP1 – Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice

Note: Compressed work week are not permitted.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Reliability (IS-02) or Secret (IS-03)

Other information

All job applications must be submitted on-line. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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

Other qualifications may be taken into consideration in the selection decision.

In order to manage the number of applicants, management may use random selection, invoke assets and/or apply a top-down consideration of scores.

Candidates already at level (or equivalent) may be considered for a deployment.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (if available).

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

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process. Information related to the application of this merit criterion will be collected when/if this criterion is used to make an appointment. Consequently, there is no need to indicate on your application if you are a member of the designated group(s) specified in the merit criteria

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. We encourage candidates to provide a second e-mail address in their application.

The Department of Justice encourages persons with priority entitlements to self-refer to our selection processes in circumstances where they believe that they meet the essential qualifications of the advertised position.

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.