French Writer / Editor

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Duties

A challenging and rewarding opportunity available at PrairiesCan to join a talented team of 350 colleagues. PrairiesCan is a brand-new regional development agency, charged with diversifying economic opportunities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Supporting communities and businesses is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll be part of a small Ottawa-based team responsible for managing translation requests, editing and proofing of final documents and ensuring quality of communications in both of Canada’s official languages. There is a wide range of materials and great variety in the work: everything from tweets to cabinet-level policy documents. This position requires great attention to detail.

We’re looking for a candidate who actively and independently maintains job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining professional networks. We’ll support you with up-to-date translation software and support for learning and training, as well as a welcoming and collegial atmosphere.

Full benefits available for this one-year term position. The team is working remotely with a gradual return to office in Ottawa planned over the coming months.

Work environment

Governments worldwide are looking for new and innovative approaches to economic development funding and delivery and PrairiesCan is at the forefront. We foster a culture of experimentation and innovation to continuously improve how we do business for the benefit of western Canadians.

PrairiesCan is recognized as a top employer because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, PrairiesCan employees rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose PrairiesCan:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology
• Support for training and development

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position for a term of one-year in either Vancouver, BC OR Ottawa, ON. Applicants are invited to indicate their preferred work location in their cover letter.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures, including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual, as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

Education:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree in translation or in a related field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in French translation of a variety of different products (i.e. communications products, minutes and agendas, HR bulletins, IT messages, ministerial correspondence, tweets).
• Experience in comparative revision of documents.
• Experience in quality control of written materials.

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

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples; persons with a disability; visible minorities; and women.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of professional writing, editing, translation and proofreading techniques.
• Knowledge of Official Languages Act with respect to providing services in both official languages.

Competencies:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Project Management
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Ability to edit and write in French at a professional level.
• Values and Ethics
• Strategic Thinking (Judgment)
• Engagement (Teamwork)

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

Asset Qualifications:
• Experience in coordinating translation requests with freelance translators or the Translation Bureau.
• Experience in the use of an electronic filing system (i.e. GCdocs).
• Experience in the use of LogiTerm or other computer-aided translation software.
• Accreditation in translation.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
• Security: Reliability
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as and when required.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.