Senior Interpreter, Official Languages

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through the application. It is the candidates' responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected.

As hiring managers want to quickly create a pool of qualified candidates, please note that the assessment schedule will be tight. We therefore ask candidates to make themselves available March 1st, 2019 to begin the assessment process.

Work environment

In Canada, the Translation Bureau helps the federal government to preserve linguistic duality and to communicate with Canadians in both official languages, as well as Indigenous and foreign languages. By bringing together translators, interpreters and terminologists under one roof, the Translation Bureau is one of the biggest employers of language professionals in Canada.

The position is located at 171 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario. A position with the Translation Bureau means touching many files, expanding and developing skills. We know it takes people from different talent groups to make it happen and that's why we're looking for someone like you.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one permanent position. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff future vacancies for various tenures (permanent and/temporary).

Positions to be filled: 5

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 in conference interpretation from a recognized post-secondary institution.

In accordance with the 1998 agreement with the Translation Bureau's Union, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the TR group who do not possess the education level prescribed above are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years of experience within the last 10 years as a permanent interpreter at the TR-03 group and level; or as an interpreter accredited by the Translation Bureau.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (P-C/P-C)
Code P is for bilingual positions requiring the use of technical or specialized official language skills. For more information, please consult the Treasury Board Secretariat's Qualification standards in relation to Official Languages at the following address: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html#specialized.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Coaching skills

Developing others

Ability to provide advice to managers or colleagues

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Client service competency (level 2)

Judgement

Flexibility

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience as a participant in grading juries.

Experience in teaching interpretation

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Security : Secret and/or Top Secret level

Employees do in general have working days that vary in length. They are often called upon to work irregular hours, and sometimes to work on weekends or statutory holidays, depending on service requirements.

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

Please note that any written communication related to this process could be used to evaluate the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A practical exam will be administered; an interview will be conducted and reference checks will be sought. Please note that the practical exam will be held in Ottawa, Ontario. Consequently, candidates must make themselves available to take part in the testing sessions in person as well as to cover travel related expenses. Alternative arrangements for testing sessions in other regions may be considered only in exceptional circumstances.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who are participating in this selection process must include in their application an email address and ensure 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 responsibility of the candidate to notify the resource person indicated on the advertisement of employment of any changes to their personal information.

You must be prepared to present the original or a certified true copy of your proof of education.

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.