Manager, Part I, Canada Gazette

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Please note that this process is also open internally. External candidates will be considered if the number of applications is insufficient internally.

Work environment

The Canada Gazette Directorate is a team of 30 people, comprised of bilingual editors and proofreaders, desktop publishers, administrative and communication officers that are professional and passionate by their work, and dedicated to serving Canadians. The offices are located in a modern work environment situated in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The staff are equipped with the latest technology to perform their daily work.

The Canada Gazette has been the official newspaper of the Government of Canada since 1841. The content that is published in the Canada Gazette differs in each publication. In addition, frequency of issues varies: Part I is published every week, Part II, every second week and Part III is published 2 or 3 times a year.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff a position indeterminately. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with a linguistic profil of Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the National Capital Region.

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)

EDUCATION:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in translation, linguistics, literature or communications.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* and recent** experience in a translation, revision, terminology or interpretation services environment.
• Significant* and recent** experience advising clients on the publication process.
• Experience* planning and managing projects.

*Significant experience is defined as the experience that would normally be acquired by a person performing these duties on a regular basis over a period of approximately two years.
**Recent experience is defined as experience within the last five years.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Canada Gazette and of the Act and the Regulations that govern it.
• Knowledge of the regulatory process of the Government of Canada.
• Knowledge of service contract development and management.

COMPETENCIES:
• Create vision and strategy.
• Mobilization and people management.
• Preserve integrity and respect.
• Cooperativeness.
• Promote innovation and change.
• Achieve results.

Client Service Competency - Level 2: Ensures high-quality client service

ABILITIES:
• Ability to manage financial resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience supervising a team.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of legal terminology.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

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

Security and Reliability:
Secret security clearance

Ability and willingness to work overtime on some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays during busy periods at the Canada Gazette.

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 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
Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact applicants when the screening process is completed.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants via email. Applicants who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email 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).

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Assessment Committee reserves the right to add or modify qualifications at any time if it deems to be necessary, as the needs may change with time and events.

NOTIFICATION:

Please note that when the appointment process is finalized, a Notification of Consideration (First Notification) and a Notification of Appointment or Proposal of Appointment (Second Notification) will be posted on the Public Service jobs web site. It is your responsibility to check for notifications on this site to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB).
We thank all those who apply.

*** A test may be administered.
*** An interview will be administered.
*** Reference checks will be sought.

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.