Writer-Editor, Field Documentation

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Assessment accommodation

NOTE: The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed initially by your responses to the questions in the application as well as your résumé.

Work environment

Are you a talented writer/editor looking for a unique opportunity to contribute to the electoral process? Join our dynamic team of professionals who share a commitment to excellence in the production of documentation used by election administrators across Canada.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two 12-month term (determinate) positions with a possibility of extension. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate or varying specified periods) and various linguistic profiles (CCB/CCB, CCC/CCC).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in any of the following: French studies, English studies, languages, literature, linguistics, translation, or other related discipline.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in developing, writing and editing various procedural and technical manuals, user guides, reference materials, or other communication products, in both official languages.
* Significant experience is defined as experience normally acquired by a person performing these duties on a regular and ongoing basis, in an office or business setting, for at least 12 months

Experience in using electronic working tools for language professionals, such as: terminology databases, online dictionaries, in-house style guides, lexicons, glossaries, and other language and style reference materials

Experience in using Microsoft Word to edit documents electronically

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of principles and practices in the fields of writing and editing

ABILITIES
Ability to set priorities and work within tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to perform in-depth concordance (comparative) editing of the French and English versions of a text
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective interpersonal relationships
Attention to detail
Reliability
Judgment

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Training seminars or workshops intended for writing, editing or translation professionals
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in translating various types of documents from English to French
Experience in using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Degree equivalency

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.