Senior Editor

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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

When you answer the screening questions in the online application, use each essential qualification and any asset qualification that applies to you as a heading, then explain exactly how you meet each one. Be sure to tell us what you did (not just what you were responsible for doing), and when and where you did it. We’ll read your CV only to validate the experience you’ve described in the application.

If you’re not able to demonstrate clearly how you meet the Education and Experience qualifications, we’ll have to reject your application.

We’ll use your answers to the questions as part of our assessment of your writing ability.

Work environment

We’re looking for a professional, analytic editor who’s enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, supportive team of publishing and language experts in a complex environment.

If you’re looking for a challenge and think you can get on board with helping to advance transportation safety, join us!

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent and highly specialized agency of the Government of Canada that advances transportation safety by investigating air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation accidents and incidents.

It’s a modern, world-class organization in constant evolution that has an enviable reputation in Canada and around the world.

With five Board members, including the Chair, and a high-performing workforce of just 220, the TSB has 10 offices across Canada, including its head office in Gatineau, Quebec.

You can work from your home anywhere in Canada provided you have a reliable internet connection and/or in any of our offices across the country. We also offer flexible working hours where we can.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff an anticipated vacancy for Editor, Publishing, Communications Branch .

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various language profiles, tenures (Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified period, Casual , etc.), and work locations.

The TSB is committed to advancing transportation safety while being flexible, inclusive, and barrier-free.

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)

EDUCATION:
A degree from a recognized university in English, French, translation, communications, or a field related to the position. 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

EXPERIENCE
Significant* professional experience editing materials in English and/or French aimed at specialist or general readers.

Experience editing scientific and/or technical materials in English and/or French.

Significant* experience in comparative editing (Senior editor stream).

Experience providing writing and editing advice to authors and/or managers.

*Significant experience refers to an acceptable combination of breadth, depth, complexity of tasks that can normally be acquired in 3 years of work in the field.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience editing, technical writing or writing in one or more of the following fields:
• aviation
• marine transportation
• pipelines
• railways
Significant* experience editing scientific and/or technical materials in English and/or French.
Experience in translation.

*Significant experience refers to an acceptable combination of breadth, depth, complexity of tasks that can normally be acquired in 3 years of work in the field.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPC/PPC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of writing tools and references, including Government of Canada standards and tools.
Knowledge of best practices in professional editing.
Knowledge of the mandate of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

ABILITIES:
Ability to copyedit written materials, including materials on scientific and/or technical subjects, for specialist and non-specialist readers in English and French.
Ability to perform comparative editing.
Ability to provide writing and editing advice to authors and/or managers.
Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Reliability.
Initiative.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Good judgement.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Requirement to report to work off-hours in crises and to work overtime on short notice.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

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.

Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be considered for a position.

A written examination, an interview and a reference check may be part of the candidates’ assessment.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at cicic.ca

Communication for this process will be sent by 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 (some email systems block these types of email).

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.