Writing Assistance Officer

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Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada with various tenures. The pool can be used to staff positions with various linguistic profils and various security requirements. The positions are located in the National Capital Area.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

****IMPORTANT**** You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions how you meet the education and experience criteria. You must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving examples. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected.

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

EX1 - Experience in writing procedures, business proposals or reports.

EX2 - Recent* experience in the use of computer using various software program such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation, as well as spelling-check or proofreading aids.

EX3 - Recent* experience in editing, proofreading and comparative reading of correspondence such as communiqués, letters, emails or newsletters.

EX4 - Experience in adapting correspondence such as communiqués, letters, emails or newsletters (French or English texts)

*”Recent” experience is defined as having been obtained in the last five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1 - Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and style.

K2 - Knowledge of terminology research techniques and Internet search methods to find information needed to support edits and corrections.

K3 - Knowledge of writing, editing and proofreading principles and practices

ABILITIES:

A1 - Ability to correct documents for grammatical and format errors.

A2 - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

A3 - Ability to do comparative reading and make associated changes in each official language

A4 - Ability to manage multiple priorities.

A5 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A6 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

COMPETENCY:

C1 - Client Service level 1

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1 - Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2 - Attention to details
PS3 - Reliability

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in : Translation, French literature or English literature.

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The assessment will include: a screening of your application, a written online exam, an interview and references.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

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.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.