Desktop Publishing Technician

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Work environment

In Canada, the Translation Bureau helps the federal government to preserve linguistic duality and communicate with Canadians in both official languages, as well as in Indigenous and foreign languages. Bringing together translators, interpreters and terminologists, the Translation Bureau is Canada’s largest employer of language professionals.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff various position with various tenure for various specified period (i.e. : casual, terms etc.) within the Translation Bureau in Various Location (Montreal, Quebec & in the NCR) A pool of candidates will be established to staff various positions using various language requirements and various tenure within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

- At least six months’ office work experience over the last three years requiring the creation and formatting of documents containing complex* elements by following detailed formatting instructions
OR
- Graduation within the last five years from a program of study through which the above-mentioned experience was acquired. The candidate must prove the relevance of the program of study by providing the name of the program and school and describing the courses related to the required experience.

*”Complex elements” refers to generating graphs, creating dynamic tables of contents, using style sheets, editing images, etc.

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

Various language requirements
We have several positions to fill with various linguistic profiles. Upon appointment, the candidate must meet the linguistic profile of the position.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCY:
- Ability to transcribe, using word processing software, audio or video recordings without making any typographical, grammatical or spelling errors
- Ability to format documents using the advanced features of document producing software such as Excel, Word, Visio or PowerPoint, or of PDF authoring/conversion software
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with shifting and conflicting priorities
- Client Service Competency: Level 1 (Delivers high-quality client service)

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
- Initiative
- Judgment
- Effective interpersonal relations

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

EXPERIENCES - ASSETS :
- Experience working in a translation environment
- Experience working in transcription
- Experience using audio and video file conversion software

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Be willing and able to change schedule and work overtime on short notice on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
- Due to the operational requirements of the parliamentary system, candidates must be willing and able to change schedule; work overtime on short notice on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays; and be routinely on call outside of normal working hours.

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

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.