Manager, Conference Interpretation

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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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

A pool of candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions within the Translation Bureau with various security and tenure requirements (permanent and temporary).

Positions to be filled: 1

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 master's degree in Conference Interpretation from a recognized postsecondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Recent* experience in the provision of interpretation services.
*Recent is defined as in the past 3 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Key Leadership Competencies:
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

Abilities and Competencies:
- Client service competency: levels Level 2: Ensures high-quality client.

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

Asset Occupational Certification:
Translation Bureau accreditation as an interpreter.

Asset Experience:
Experience as a staff interpreter with a national or multi-lateral organization.

Operational requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
- Ability and willingness to be on call for business continuity

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

We will contact candidates by e-mail and/or via their Public Service jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your e-mail and jobs account for all communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be given further consideration.

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.

The description of the Client Service Competency Level 2 can be found at: http://intranet.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/rh-hr/carriere-career/competences-competencies/scniv-cslev-comp-eng.html.

The description of key leadership competencies at the management level can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html.

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.