Editor/Writer

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Assessment accommodation

HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria
listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualifications on the Statement of
Merit Criteria, for the initial screening, by answering the online screening questions.

Take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible.

This is your chance to shine, to tell us what you have to offer and why you would be the ideal
candidate.

Be specific about projects you’ve worked on, where (occupational title, organization), when (from, to),
what was your role, fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain
the experience you are describing. What was the final outcome/result?

Should you indicate in your responses “See my résumé”, “I have 5 years’ experience in the field”, “I
acquired this experience working at XYZ Store”, “I meet this qualification” or similar statements WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
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You do not need to answer the screening questions for the assets qualifications.

However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset Qualifications
questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding
factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

Duties

1. Edits, reviews, rewrites, and proofread various documents from English to French; analyzes document content and format; reviews grammar; makes appropriate modifications.
2. Conducts in-depth terminological research in the field of civil aviation to ensure the quality of documents and to maintain the Civil Aviation terminology standard (term records and glossaries); and drafts definitions.
3. Performs linguistic quality control on translation work performed by translators and by other Editors/ Writers.
4. Develops, reviews and implements tools and practices to improve editing / revision quality to improve efficiency and effectiveness of work processes, and develops solutions.
5. Provides guidance, subject matter expertise to authors, translators, service providers and the civil aviation industry on departmental editorial standards; explains changes made to communication products as part of the quality control function.
6. Leads and/or participates in committees and working groups involving private and federal organizations.
7. Negotiates with clients and service providers for the return of translated documents.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures in the future at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
ED1: A degree from a recognized university with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in translating technical texts into French* (technical translation is translation of texts treating a subject in its scientific, technological, legal and administrative aspects).
EX2: Experience in bilingual editing of French technical texts (bilingual editing is the editing of a translation against the original text to make sure the translation reflects the meaning of the original document in all aspects).
EX3: Experience in terminological research.

*Translations completed for translation courses are considered as experience.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/PPC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of contrastive English-French grammar.

COMPETENCIES
CP1: Thinking Things through
CP2: Excellence through Results - Delivering through own work and relationships
CP3: Values & Ethics

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to translate 1500 words a day or 200 words an hour.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1: Client Service Orientation
PS2: Attention to detail

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in translating technical texts in French in the field of aeronautics.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of aeronautical terminology.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Willingness to occasionally work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Reference checks will be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administered.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.