Legal translators - inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

THIS SELECTION PROCESS COULD BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS AT ANY TIME DURING THE POSTING PERIOD. DON’T WAIT TO APPLY! THE FIRST EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10, 2019.

Duties

Successful candidates will be required to translate and revise from English into French a variety of legal documents from various federal departments and agencies, such as Justice Canada, the Supreme Court, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada, Courts Administration Services and Transport Canada.

The Translation Bureau is seeking to fill positions for legal translators. Here are some examples (non-exclusive list) of legal streams for which the Bureau provides translation services: commercial law and copyrights, tribunals and administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law, Indigenous and family law, tax law and civil law, maritime law and labour law, conventions, national and international agreements and contracts.

Work environment

Founded in 1934, the Translation Bureau is a special operating agency of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). It supports the Government of Canada in its efforts to communicate with and serve Canadians in both official languages.

It also plays a leadership role in standardizing the vocabulary used in various spheres of federal government activity and increasingly stands out in the Canadian language services industry as a leader in language technologies due to its rich culture of innovation.

Did you know that PSPC was selected in 2019 for a third consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers? Join an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace for all its employees!

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to create and maintain an inventory to staff identical or similar positions within the Translation Bureau with various security and tenure requirements (permanent and temporary).

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
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in translation from a recognized post-secondary institution and a law certificate (or graduate studies in law) from a recognized post secondary institution.

Note: Certificates, minors and majors in translation are not accepted.
*Please refer to the “Duties” section for examples of legal streams.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Three years of full-time experience in legal translation from English to French.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (P--/PP-)
For more information on Code P - Technical or Specialized Language Skills, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html#specialized.

Information on language requirements

Competencies
Client Service Competency: Level 1
Demonstrate integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Work effectively with others.
Demonstrate initiative and be action-oriented.

Abilities
Ability to communicate orally.

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

Asset experience
Experience translating legal texts for the Government of Canada.

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

Various security requirements: Reliability Status, Security Clearance (Secret, Top Secret). This factor is not used at the pre-screening stage.

Translation services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Some people may be required to work during the day, evening or night, including weekends. A work schedule that does not correspond with the normal work week or other special work arrangements may also be necessary.

The collective agreement provides for various premiums when employees are required to work evenings or weekends. For more information, please consult the following link: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=26.

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 contact candidates by email and/or via their GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your email and GC Jobs account for all communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frame, your application may not be given further consideration.

The selection board cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. When answering the screening questions, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain when, where and how you acquired each qualification. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

An exam and an interview will be administered, and references may be contacted.

The selection board may, at any point during the selection process, use random selection or apply asset criteria to select candidates for the next phase of the assessment.

Other abilities, experience or competencies may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to call 1 800 645-5605.

This inventory may be used for employment equity appointments. In these cases, we may only consider candidates who have self-identified as members of employment equity designated groups (women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities), depending on the position to staff.

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.