Stream 1 - English Writer-Editor / Stream 2 - French Writer-Editor

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Assessment accommodation

**AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE**

Only applications received directly via the System (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs.html) will be accepted. If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING WILL BE ASSESSED THROUGH THE APPLICATION, THE EXAM AND IN ANY COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THIS PROCESS**

Work environment

This challenging and rewarding position is at the heart of the Government of Canada as part of the team working on the editing and translation of its prime decision-making document: Main Estimates, and Supplementary Estimates. This position requires superior professional language skills. You will play a role in determining the correct usage and terminology describing the most visible public and government programs. The Editor is part of a team of language specialists in a dynamic work environment delivering more than 7 million words each year.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process WILL be created and MAY be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative PPC/CCC and bilingual imperative CCC/PPC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Various language requirements
-Bilingual imperative PPC/CCC
-Bilingual imperative CCC/PPC

Information on language requirements

Education
FOR BOTH STREAMS:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position being staffed.
OR
An acceptable* combination of education, training and/or experience.
*Suitable for a position as determined by the manager unless otherwise regulated by the employer.

Degree equivalency

Experience
FOR BOTH STREAMS:
- Significant* experience in writing or editing various high-visibility, complex or strategic documents aimed at different audiences;

- Experience in providing linguistic advice.

FOR STREAM 1 ONLY:
- Experience in English translation of French documents;

- Experience in English comparative editing of French-translated high-visibility documents.

FOR STREAM 2 ONLY:
- Significant* experience in French translation of English documents;

- Significant* experience in French comparative editing of English-translated high-visibility documents.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed full-time a broad range of activities over a minimum period of four (4) years.

Knowledge
FOR BOTH STREAMS:
- Knowledge of terminological tools and resources for editors and translators.
FOR STREAM 1 ONLY:
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian English grammar and language conventions
FOR STREAM 2 ONLY:
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian French grammar and language conventions

Abilities
FOR BOTH STREAMS:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to complete thorough editing of communication products and publications;
- Ability to complete thorough editing of translated texts.
FOR STREAM 1 ONLY:
- Ability to translate short texts from French to English
FOR STREAM 2 ONLY:
- Ability to translate short texts from English to French

Personal Suitability
FOR BOTH STREAMS:
- Judgment;
- Client focus;
- Attention to details;
- Effective interpersonal skills;
- Reliability.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Consent to and be able to work according to a schedule determined by operational requirements; be available to work according to this schedule;
- On occasion, consent to and be able to work overtime on short notice, including evenings and weekends; be available for this purpose.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to, a written exam, an interview, simulation exercises, reference checks, recent and past performance evaluations, candidate portfolio, etc.

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.