Proofreader

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Duties

The proofreader reads texts in either or both official languages, after the translation stage, in order to deliver an error-free text. Different work schedules are established to serve the Parliament and to provide services to clients from coast to coast.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

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The Translation Bureau’s Parliamentary Translation Directorate and Linguistic Services Directorate are looking for committed and motivated individuals who enjoy working in a stimulating environment focused on client service excellence in order to fill positions in their proofreading teams.

The Translation Bureau hires people from all across Canada who have varied skills, interests and experiences; this is why we are flexible regarding work location, and we are open to telework.

Whether you are a recent graduate or simply an employee looking for new challenges, if you have exceptional proofreading skills, either in French or in English, we need someone like you!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to fill positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis (12 months) with the possibility of extension. However, a pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates may be established from this process in order to staff identical or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada with various security requirements, linguistic profiles and durations (permanent and temporary).

Positions to be filled: 3

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 high-school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, experience and/or training related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

• Experience using linguistic tools, such as spell and grammar checkers, Antidote, online dictionaries, typography guides, the Translation Bureau’s Guide du rédacteur, Termium, etc.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingualism: B--/PP- and/or PP-/B--

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
• Client Service Competency – Level 1
• Judgment
• Focus on quality and details
• Effective interpersonal relationships

ABILITIES
• Ability to reread texts that have been translated from English to French and/or from French to English in order to make final corrections, i.e. identify and correct typos, errors related to grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation and data, as well as formatting issues. (Evaluation of the Code P)
• Ability to compare and check the overall presentation of texts that have been translated from English to French and/or from French to English in order to ensure that their presentation matches the original text; (Evaluation of the Code P)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines and deal with shifting and conflicting priorities

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
• A college diploma or university degree in a field requiring excellent command of written French and/or English.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Work experience in duties related to the quality control of documents, i.e. identifying language and data errors and ensuring that they are consistent with rules and conventions.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Varied work schedule
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice (evenings and weekends).

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 you by e-mail and/or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and your 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 possible missing information.

Assessment of the ability to communicate effectively in writing: Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be evaluated throughout the selection process, including your application.

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.

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

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

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On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced d̲e̲t̲a̲i̲l̲s̲ (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html) of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694), federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.