Editor, Linguistic Services

Update: Please note that the closing date for this selection process has been extended to May 28, 2019.

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 clearly indicate in their application whether they are applying for the English Editor (Stream 1), OR for the French Editor (Stream 2) position.

The organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

How to apply :

Respond to Screening Questions.

You will be invited to clearly demonstrate, as a candidate, if/how you meet each of the screening criteria by answering the questions in the Screening Questions section of the application. Please save your information regularly to keep from losing your work.

We strongly encourage you, when providing your answers, to provide concrete examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions.

When drafting your responses to the experience qualifications, we strongly encourage you to follow this format:

1. Your answers must include where, when, and how you obtained the required experience.

2. Your answers must include the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s).

By providing the required information in the suggested format, you will ensure that the assessors are in a position to assess the depth, complexity, and scope of your experience.

Asset Qualifications :

You must indicate "NO" if you do not have experience in performing a task listed in the section entitled "Asset Qualifications". Responding “NO” to one or more of these non-essential experience questions will not result in the rejection of your application. If you answer “YES” to a non-essential experience question, you should provide information in the format mentioned above to ensure that the assessors are in a position to assess the depth, complexity, and scope of your experience. This will ensure that you can be considered for a specific appointment where asset qualifications would be used.

Work environment

The Social Security Tribunal of Canada (Tribunal) is an independent administrative tribunal that makes quasi-judicial decisions on appeals related to the Employment Insurance Act, the Canada Pension Plan, and the Old Age Security Act. The Tribunal receives support services and facilities from the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada.

We operate in a fast-pace environment within an open-office setting. We are looking for team players who are attentive and take pride in their work.

Our building is located on Slater Street, just blocks from Parliament Hill. We are served by all major and express bus routes, with a light rail station on the way in the coming months.

Intent of the process

A fully or partially assessed pool may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, tenures and security clearances within the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC).

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

Stream 1 and Stream 2:

A degree from a recognized university in linguistics, translation, French or English studies, communications, law, or in a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1:

Recent* and significant** experience translating from French to English.

Stream 2:

Recent* and significant** experience translating from English to French.

Stream 1 and Stream 2:

Recent* and significant** experience editing and reviewing a wide range of documents in either official language.

Experience performing terminological research.

Experience providing linguistic advice to colleagues or senior management.

*Recent means within the last five years.

**Significant experience will be evaluated based on the volume, complexity, and range of work normally carried out in a related field.

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

Various language requirements
LINGUISTIC PROFILE

Stream 1: Bilingual Imperative - PPB / CCB (French to English Editor)

Stream 2: Bilingual Imperative - CCB / PPB (English to French Editor)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1 and Stream 2:

Knowledge of principles of grammar, style, writing and translating.

ABILITIES

Stream 1:

Ability to produce high-quality translations from French to English.

Stream 2:

Ability to produce high-quality translations from English to French.

Stream 1 and Stream 2:

Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Stream 1 and Stream 2:

Judgment

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1 and Stream 2:

Experience in providing linguistic services support (for example translation, interpretation or editing) in a legal environment such as a tribunal, court, or commission.

Experience in editing, comparative revision, or translating legal or medical language.

Experience in editing various documents into plain language.

Experience in developing or editing communications content or products intended for internal or external audiences.

Experience in working with a language reference tool (for example MultiTrans).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The selection committee reserves all rights to use any methods that they deem appropriate in order to evaluate the candidates (written examination, interview, reference check, performance agreement, etc.).

Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment. Therefore, if you meet the education and/or experience qualification(s) listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Travel costs associated with this selection process will not be reimbursed.

Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line or persons without access to the internet are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:

- modifying your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date;
- completing screening questions that will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager;
- verifying the status of your application and notification(s) at any time and
- being notified electronically of assessment details and results.

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.