Translation Quality Control Officer / French Writer-Editor

Duties

• Perform quality control of documents translated from English (comparative editing) in accordance with French grammar and style and Statistics Canada terminology and publication guidelines.
• Translate short texts.
• Conduct terminology research for the purpose of checking technical, administrative, promotional and other communications documents and for standardization purposes.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions within the Statistics Canada with various linguistic requirements, tenures and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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:
A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in translation, French studies or linguistics.
*Degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Recent* and significant** experience translating texts and editing translated texts, primarily from English to French.
Recent* and significant** experience providing language advice.
Recent* and significant** experience performing terminological research.

* Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of a broad range of complex activities related to the duties of the position for a minimum of three (3) years.

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

Asset experience:
Experience creating terminology records.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PCC/PPC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of recognized principles and practices in the fields of translation and editing.
Knowledge of terminological and information resources.

Abilities:
Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Ability to analyze English texts, detect any nuances and translate them into French and edit them.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal suitability:
Initiative
Reliability
Attention to detail
Judgment
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

Operational Requirement
Regular working hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Ability and availability to work overtime on short notice.
Teleworking is not an option with this position.

Other information

You must clearly demonstrate, WITH EXAMPLES, how you meet the essential education and experiences and/or the assets requested. Please make sure to complete all applicable text boxes and include DATES in order to have your application considered. Information such as "See CV", "I have the experience" and "See cover letter" will not suffice and could result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to a position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. Notwithstanding, please note that meeting this criterion may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Please note that all written communications relating to this process may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

All applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.