French Writer-Editor, Editorial Services

Important messages

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Please note that this selection process has two streams. It is important that applicants CLEARLY indicate for which stream(s) they are applying by answering the screening question to that effect:

– Stream 1: Junior French Writer-Editor
– Stream 2: French Writer-Editor

*** Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experience).

Duties

Reporting to the Editorial Services Supervisor, you will have to translate, from English into French, a diverse range of communication documents for internal and external publication: news releases, media lines, announcements, video scripts, social media messages, messages to employees, reports, etc. You will also occasionally revise documents translated by our external providers or edit documents written in French.

Work environment

When you work with Transport Canada, you can make a real difference. The work we do has a direct impact in the lives of travellers and Canadians. We are also passionate about using technology and innovation to improve our work tools and the Canadian transportation system.

When you work in our Communications team, you are part of a dedicated and hard-working group of professionals. You work closely with and learn from senior management. You put our users first and help ensure that our transportation system is safe and secure. You also help engage citizens, stakeholders, employees, and other departments.

We care about your well-being and provide an open and respectful workplace. We have competitive benefits, flexible work schedules and teleworking options to help you maintain work-life balance.

Ready to help keep Canadians safe and secure? To innovate and roll up your sleeves? Transport Canada is looking forward to hearing from you!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 1 indeterminate position at the IS-03 level immediately, and to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill positions at the IS-04 level in the French Editorial Services with the Communications Team at Transport Canada. The pool of qualified candidates may be open to other departments, on a case-by-case basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

BOTH STREAMS
EDUCATION
ED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in translation (from English into French) from a recognized postsecondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*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

BOTH STREAMS
EXPERIENCE
EXP1: Recent and significant* experience editing a variety of French texts intended for different audiences.

EXP2: Recent and significant* experience translating documents from English into French.

EXP3: Recent and significant* experience comparing texts translated from English into French.

EXP4: Recent and significant* experience advising clients on linguistic questions.

**Recent experience means within the last three (3) years. Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of two (2) years or more.

BOTH STREAMS
KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of terminological resources and tools used by editors and translators.

BOTH STREAMS
ABILITIES
A1 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

BOTH STREAMS
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Attention to detail
PS2: Teamwork
PS3: Client focus
PS4: Dependability
PS5: Values and Ethics

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PBB/PPC)

Information on language requirements

STREAM 2
EXPERIENCE
EXP1: Recent and extensive** experience editing a variety of French texts intended for different audiences.

EXP2: Recent and extensive** experience translating documents from English into French in a professional context with little or no supervision.

EXP3: Recent and extensive** experience comparing texts translated from English into French.

EXP4: Recent and extensive** experience advising clients on linguistic questions.

**Recent and extensive experience means experience acquired by carrying out a broad range of related activities in the field of work in question. This experience is normally acquired over a period of at least five (5) years during the past eight (8) years.

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

BOTH STREAMS
Member of a professional translation association or order (ex. OTTIAQ, ATIO).

BOTH STREAMS
EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience translating from English into French for a government organization.

AEX2: Experience working with an automated translation software.

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 person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting one or more of these qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

As part of this process, you can expect to:
• provide proof of your education
• write an exam
• take part in an interview
• have your references checked
• be assessed for additional qualifications, based on the position being staffed

Any information provided by candidates, including communications, résumé and answers to screening questions, may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

People 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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.