Writer-Editor and Senior Writer-Editor *AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

STREAM 1: IS-03-English Writer-Editor position.
STREAM 2: IS-03-Bilingual Writer-Editor position.
STREAM 3: IS-04-Senior English Writer-Editor position AND IS-04-Senior French Writer-Editor position.
STREAM 4: IS-04-Senior Bilingual Writer-Editor.

Work environment

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency.

An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 300 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by:

• Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly;
• Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation;
• Providing consumer protection for air travelers.

A great place to work:
We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency.

The Canadian Transportation Agency has a new workspace reflecting high standards of accessibility. We are located in the heart of Gatineau (60 Laval), with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants. We anticipate offering hybrid working arrangements (a mix of in-office and virtual work) in our new building. The precise work arrangements will be determined based on operational requirements and the tasks of the position. Some tasks may require in-office hours.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff determinate positions at the IS-03 and IS-04 levels as well as one indeterminate position at the IS-04 level.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates could be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various linguistic profiles and various security clearances in the Canadian Transportation Agency and in any department or agency of the Federal Public Service.

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
A degree from a recognized university in a discipline relevant to the duties of the positions or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

STREAMS 1 AND 2 (IS-03-English Writer-Editor AND IS-03-Bilingual Writer-Editor):

Experience* editing a variety of documents.

Experience* performing terminological research and providing linguistic advice.

Experience* providing linguistic services in a unit that provides linguistic services such as a translation unit, a communication unit, an editing unit, a briefing unit or a correspondence unit.

STREAM 2 ONLY (IS-03-Bilingual Writer-Editor):
Experience* conducting comparative reviews of translated texts in both official languages.

STREAMS 3 AND 4 (IS-04- Senior English Writer / IS-04- Senior French Writer-Editor AND IS-04- Senior Bilingual Writer-Editor):

Experience** editing a variety of documents.

Experience** performing terminological research and providing linguistic advice.

Experience** providing linguistic services in a unit that provides linguistic services such as translation unit, communication unit, editing unit, briefing unit or correspondence unit.

STREAM 4 ONLY (IS-04- Senior Bilingual Writer-Editor):
Experience** conducting comparative reviews of translated texts in both official languages.

NOTES:
*For the IS-03 level: Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for approximatively two (2) years.

**For the IS-04 level: Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for approximatively five (5) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
Experience*** negotiating deadlines with clients.

Experience*** ensuring efficient use of resources by optimizing the use of in-house translation versus outsourcing the documents and by establishing appropriate levels of service.

Experience*** coaching clients on translation and editing best practices.

Experience*** using plain language.

NOTES:
***Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for approximatively two (2) years.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Canadian Transportation Agency is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs, including reducing representation gaps.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPB/PPB)

Information on language requirements

KKNOWLEDGE:

STREAM 1 AND 3:
Knowledge of the French or English languages: vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

STREAM 2 AND 4:
Knowledge of the French and English languages: vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with others and with minimal supervision.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Thinking things through.
Showing initiative and being client-oriented.
Attention to detail.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (for internal candidates).

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form (for internal candidates).

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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "meet" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications.

The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email).

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process (for internal candidates).

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

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.