French Writer/Editor - 3 Streams

Update: Please note that there is a change in the merit criteria related to education AND EXPERIENCE. Applications that are automatically eliminated based on education will be reviewed by the screening board for this process at a later date. In addition, applications that are automatically eliminated based on experiences in Streams 2 and 3 (IS-03 & IS-04) will be reviewed by the screening board at a future date. Applicants may be contacted for further information.

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

*** Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experience).

FOR EACH CRITERIA/QUESTION, please provide the following MANDATORY information:
1 - Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2 - Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3 - Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.

The answers provided to the screening questions will be the only source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened out from further consideration in this process. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to my résumé" we may be unable to assess you against the position’s essential qualifications which could result in a failure. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected. Applicants will not be contacted to clarify incomplete or missing information.

"Asset qualifications" could be used either at the screening phase or to determine which candidate will be appointed. Therefore, if candidates meet the asset qualifications, they should also describe in their answers to the screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed and concrete examples, as required for the essential experiences.

Further assessment may be conducted on the experiences later in the process.

Duties

Junior French Writer/Editor - IS-02
The primary role of the junior French writer-editor consists in translating Communications products from English into French for the Communications Group at Transport Canada. Communications products include news releases, ministerial statements, speeches, video scripts, media lines, backgrounders and social media content.

French Writer/Editor - IS-03 and IS-04
The primary role of the French writer-editor consists in translating Communications products from English into French and revising French products for the Communications Group at Transport Canada. Communications products include news releases, ministerial statements, speeches, video scripts, media lines, backgrounders and social media content. The French writer-editor also provides linguistic advice to the Group.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff similar/identical positions with various requirements within Transport Canada.

There is an immediate need for a term vacancy of two years at the IS-02, with the possibility of extension.

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)

Stream 1 : Junior French Writer/Editor - IS-02
Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in translation (from English into French) from a recognized postsecondary institution.

Stream 2 & 3 : French Writer/Editor - IS-03-IS-04
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in translation (from English into French) from a recognized postsecondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 : Junior French Writer/Editor - IS-02
Experience
EXP-1: Recent* experience translating documents from English into French.

EXP-2: Recent* experience comparing texts translated from English into French.

*Recent experience means within the last two (2) years.

Stream 2 : French Writer/Editor - IS-03
Experience
EXP-1: Recent and significant** experience editing a variety of French texts intended for different audiences.

EXP-2: Recent and significant** experience translating documents from English into French.

EXP-3: Recent and significant** experience comparing texts translated from English into French.

EXP-4: Recent and significant** experience advising clients on linguistic questions.

**Recent and significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of two (2) years or more within the last three (3) years.

Stream 3 : French Writer/Editor - IS-04
Experience
EXP-1: Recent and significant*** experience editing a variety of French texts intended for different audiences.

EXP-2: Recent and significant*** experience translating documents from English into French in a professional context with little or no supervision.

EXP-3: Recent and significant*** experience comparing texts translated from English into French.

EXP-4: Recent and significant*** experience advising clients on linguistic questions.

***Recent and significant experience means experience acquired by carrying out a broad range of related activities in the field of work in question. This experience is normally acquired over a period of at least five (5) consecutive years during the past eight (8) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PBB/PPB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K-1: Knowledge of terminological resources and tools used by editors and translators.

Abilities
A-1 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
A-2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability
PS-1: Attention to detail
PS-2: Teamwork
PS-3: Client focus

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

Experience
ASSET-1: Experience translating from English into French for a government organization.

ASSET-2: Experience working with automated translation software.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other conditions of employment
• Willing, able and available to work hours determined by operational requirements.

• Willing, able and available to work overtime on short notice occasionally and to be on paid stand-by on weekends on a rotational basis.

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

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position in their stream(s) of interest.

A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), if you have one, and contact information are included in your application.

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be conducted.

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must possess each of the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position.

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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by email for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Applicants with diplomas from outside of Canada must provide proof of Canadian equivalence. Visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Transport Canada will accept applications online only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

Applicants can create a profile and a résumé that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/résumé at anytime BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

To submit an application online, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

Applications sent via email will not be considered.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Candidates who require accommodations at any point in the assessment process should advise the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures required to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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

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.