Editor (Anticipatory)

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Work environment

The 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.

The editors in the TSB’s Publishing Services are a collegial group of language enthusiasts. We take pride in being an essential part of the investigation team, working closely with investigators, human-factors specialists, engineers, and other experts. Our work to produce top-quality publications helps uphold the TSB’s internationally recognized reputation as a leader in transportation safety. It’s no accident that we like our jobs so much—it’s meaningful work with a measurable impact. If this sounds like your kind of workplace, apply now!

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 requirements.

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 :
- A degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Significant* experience copyediting materials in English and in French aimed at general readers
- Significant* experience in comparative editing
- Experience in terminology research
- Experience providing writing and terminology 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 2 years of work in the field.

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

Education:
- A degree from a recognized university in English/French translation, communications, or a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in translation
- Experience editing or writing one or more of the following areas:
• media
• administration
• transportation/technology/science
- Experience writing or editing for the web

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 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 for general readers in English and in French
- Ability to perform comparative editing
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal suitability:
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Good judgement

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

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

Other conditions of employment:
- 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 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.