Senior Editor

Important messages

***We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca website***

The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day to day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, candidates in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regards to your candidacy or any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible. For additional information on TSB Code of Values and Ethics, please visit the website at: http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp.

Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB enjoys a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially assessed candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements and security levels.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 university in English, French, translation, communications, or a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* professional experience editing materials in English and in French aimed at specialist or general readers

Experience editing scientific and/or technical materials in English and in French

Significant* experience in comparative editing

Experience researching terminology

Experience providing writing and editing advice to authors and/or managers

Experience using Web-based tools and common desktop applications, including MS Word

*Significant experience refers to an acceptable combination of breadth, depth, complexity of tasks that can normally be acquired in 3 years of work in the field.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPC/PPC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of professional editing standards and best practices

Knowledge of writing tools and references, including Government of Canada standards and tools

Knowledge of the mandate of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada

ABILITIES :

Ability to copyedit written materials, in English and French, for the general public

Ability to perform comparative editing

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Attention to detail
Reliable
Initiative
Effective interpersonal skills
Good judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in translation

Experience editing or writing in one or more of the following fields:
• media
• administration
• transport/technology/sciences

Experience writing or editing for the Web.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Requirement to report to work off-hours in crises and to work overtime on short notice.

Other information

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.