Stream 1: English Writer–Editor/ Stream 2: French Writer–Editor

Update: Please note that the clarification for the cover letter has been provided.

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Under the direction of the unit head, the candidate will write and edit a variety of texts for internal and external documents, and in documents translated from French into English or from English into French; and will perform terminology research.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions at Statistics Canada with various linguistic requirements (bilingual imperative PPC/CBB, CBB/PPC, CCC/CCC and CCB/PPC), tenures and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "This letter will be used, among other things, to assess your ability to communicate effectively by writing. In this letter, you must clearly outline how you meet each of the screening qualifications and provide concrete examples. When you answer the screening questions in the application form, you can write only “yes” or “no” and indicate to consult the cover letter for more details (or you can write the same information in the appropriate boxes AND in the cover letter)."

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

EDUCATION:
Both streams

A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with specialization in English, French, linguistics or translation.

Degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Both streams

EXP1: Recent and significant experience* in the writing or the unilingual and comparative editing of a wide variety of communications documents intended for various audiences.
EXP2: Experience in terminology research.
EXP3: Experience in providing linguistic advice.
EXP4: Experience in using electronic work tools for language professionals, such as terminology banks or other language reference materials.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as experience normally acquired over a two-year period in the last five years.

KNOWLEDGE:

Both streams

K1: Knowledge of the common principles and practices in writing or editing documents.
K2: Knowledge of the Government of Canada Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.

ABILITIES:

Both streams
A1: Ability to plan, to organize and to evaluate many editing projects at once, as well as to meet tight deadlines.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively by writing.

Stream 1: English Writer–Editor
A4: Ability to detect nuances in French texts and be able to edit in English.

Stream 2: French Writer–Editor
A4: Ability to detect nuances in English texts and be able to edit in French.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Both streams
PS1: Sense of responsibility
PS2: Client-service orientation
PS3: Interpersonal skills
PS4: Judgment
PS5: Attention to detail

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Operational Requirements:
Working overtime on short notice may be required.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPC/CBB)

Information on language 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

It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e. essential and asset education and experience), as well as a résumé which is linked to the information provided in your cover letter. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which illustrate how you meet each qualification. For example, one approach is to use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that qualification is met. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the screening criteria (essential and asset education and experience)) will result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Please note that all written communication relating to this process may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A written exam will be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Once the assessment of candidates is complete, notifications of persons being considered for appointment and of the persons being appointed or proposed for appointment, or, in the case of acting appointments, Information Regarding Acting Appointment notifications, will be posted on www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca. Please note that it is your responsibility to verify www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca for notifications to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion and/or recourse.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.