French Writer-Editor *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

*Please note the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application*

Work environment

What we offer

TBS is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to:
• contribute to the work of a central federal agency
• be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace
With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by:
• collaborating on government-wide initiatives
• driving excellence in people management
• taking initiative
• effectively managing risks

TBS’s new flagship facility at 90 Elgin St., in the heart of downtown Ottawa, is the hub of its activities. The new building:
• is configured using Workplace 2.0
• has Wi-Fi throughout
• has many fully equipped video-conferencing areas to support collaboration and innovation
• has amenities such as showers and change rooms
• has secure bicycle storage, allowing employees to commute using Ottawa’s scenic bike path system

If you are a leader, a motivator and a strategic thinker who wants to work for one of Canada’s Top Employers, consider joining the TBS team.

This challenging and rewarding position is at the heart of the Government of Canada as part of the team working on the editing and translation of its prime decision-making document such as: Main Estimates, Supplementary Estimates, annual reports, departmental plans. This position requires superior professional language skills. You will play a role in determining the correct usage and terminology describing the most visible public and government programs. The Editor is part of a team of language specialists in a dynamic work environment delivering more than 7 million words each year.

We are also offering our employees flexible work arrangement such as a compressed schedule and telework.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer one indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profile (bilingual imperative CCC/PPC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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:
Bachelor’s degree, from a recognized post-secondary institution, with specialization in translation, French studies, linguistics or other field of specialization related to the position, or acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- *Significant experience in editing or writing, in French, various complex, strategic or high-profile texts for different audiences;
- *Significant experience in comparing various high visibility texts translated from English into French, such as annual reports and departmental plans;
- *Significant experience in translating documents from English into French;
- Experience in providing language advice to analysts, project managers or **executives.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as experience, acquired in the workplace, of a breadth and depth normally associated with the performance of duties for a period of at least three (3) years.

**Executives is defined as directors and above, or equivalent.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/PPC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the terminology tools and resources used by editors and translators;
- Thorough knowledge of French grammar and language conventions.

Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to thoroughly edit communication products written in French by public policy specialists or experts from the federal administration to ensure accuracy and readability;
- Ability to thoroughly edit texts translated from English into French, including reports and documents of an administrative, financial and budgetary nature, to ensure accuracy, readability and compliance with stylistic and terminological conventions;
- Ability to translate short texts related to the activities of the federal administration from English into French on an ad hoc basis;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to provide advice to analysts, project managers or *executives on the rules governing translation and editing, and on plain language principles.

*Please note the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application*

Definitions:
*Executives is defined as directors and above, or equivalent.

Personal Suitability:
- Judgment
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Client focus

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

ASSET CRITERIA

Experience:
- Experience in translation or editing in the federal administration.

Knowledge:
- Good general knowledge of a range of fields, including the functioning of public authorities, acquired through extensive professional experience in editing or translation;
- Knowledge of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s mission, vision and priorities.

Organizational Needs:
-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declare as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements
- Willing and able to work a schedule determined by operational requirements; available to work on that schedule;
- Willing and able to work overtime on short notice from time to time, on evenings and weekends; available to do this.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - A valid secret security clearance is a condition of employment required for an appointment at the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS). Failure to obtain this security clearance means either the candidate will not receive a job offer or the conditional offer will be rendered null and void. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

For a secret security clearance, the verification of background information over a period of 10 years is typically required. Many of the verifications require support from third parties whose timelines are outside of TBS’s control. Overall, the process may take several weeks or months to complete. For further information, you may wish to review the TB Standard on Security Screening and the Policy on Government Security.

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 communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

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.