Translator in Training

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Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

Under the supervision of a reviser, translate a variety of documents, from French into English or from English into French, from one or more government departments.

Work environment

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. 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
• 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!

Founded in 1934, the Translation Bureau is a special operating agency of Public Services and Procurement Canada. 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 the various spheres of federal government and parliamentary activity.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a list of pre-qualified candidates to fill various permanent or temporary positions at the TR-1 group and level within the Translation Bureau.

TR-1 appointments resulting from this process will be made through the Translation Bureau’s TR Learning Program. The objectives of this program are to bring translators in training (TR-1) to the desired working level (TR-2) by providing them with the training, experience, tools and necessary means to develop their skills that will allow them to work autonomously.

Successful candidates will be hired at the TR-1 level and promoted to the TR-2 level when they are deemed to meet the qualifications and conditions of employment of the TR-2 level, normally acquired approximately two years after the initial hiring.

Positions to be filled: 10

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 bachelor’s or master’s degree in translation (from French into English or English into French) from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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

Asset experience:
Experience using the Translation Bureau’s On-Line Ordering System or GClingua;
Member of a recognized Canadian professional association of translators;
Two years of full-time translation experience from English into French or from French into English in a fast-paced operational environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative
Level P

Level P refers to the level of specialization of the skill required to occupy a translator position. For more information on the P rating—Technical or Specialized Language Skills—please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html.

Information on language requirements

Competencies and abilities:
Ability to translate from English into French or from French into English;
Adaptability;
Client service competency: Level 1 (https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html);
Commitment to continuous learning;
Reliability;
Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
Thinking things through;
Working effectively with others.

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

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

Various security requirements: Reliability Status, Security Clearance (Secret, Top Secret). This factor is not used at the pre-screening stage.

For some positions, translation services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Some people may be required to work on a rotational basis during the day, evening or night, including weekends. A work schedule that does not correspond with the normal work week or other special work arrangements may also be necessary. The specific working conditions for each position will be discussed with the candidates selected at the time of appointment.

The collective agreement provides for various premiums when employees are required to work evenings or weekends. For more information, please consult the following link: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=26

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

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.

A written practical exam and an interview will be administered and reference checks may be sought. Other assessment methods may be used as needed.

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.

Other abilities, experiences or competencies may apply and may be assessed, depending on the position being staffed.

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 only consider candidates who have self-identified as members of employment equity designated groups (women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities), depending on the position to staff.
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▻ How will you communicate with me?
We will communicate with you via email or through your account on GC Jobs. Please make sure your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your email, junk mail, and GC Jobs account for all information regarding this directory.

▻ Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
To be listed in the directory, you must meet the essential education qualification at the time you submit your application. If you receive an "Application Rejected at Screening" message immediately after submitting your application, you likely answered "No" to the screening question assessing the essential education qualification. If you incorrectly indicated "No" for this qualification, simply retrieve your application and update your answer to the screening question.

▻ What does "Listed in the Directory" mean?
When your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be, "Results Release Date: Enrolled in Inventory." This automatically generated message means that your application can be considered. You will be notified in the event that your application is considered in a process from this inventory.

▻ What happens if my employment application expires?
Your application will be held in the directory for 30 days. A notice will be posted to the "My Jobs File" menu in your account 20 days prior to the expiration of your application. If you ignore this notice, your application will be deactivated and you will no longer be considered for referrals from this inventory. Should your application expire during the term of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to confirm your interest and reactivate your application, select the "Renew My Application" link.

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.