The Translation Bureau is looking for legal translators

Important messages

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.

Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for their interest in this selection process.

Duties

What does a legal translator do? The candidates selected will translate and revise, from English into French, a variety of legal documents from various federal departments and agencies, for example:

• The Department of Justice
• The Supreme Court of Canada
• Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
• The Courts Administration Service
• Transport Canada

The Translation Bureau is seeking to fill legal translator positions to translate documents in the following fields (non-exhaustive list): commercial law, copyright, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law, Aboriginal rights, family law, tax law, civil law, maritime law, labour law, national and international agreements, and contract law.

Work environment

📢 Are you passionate about the French language and the legal field? If so, legal translation may be the ideal career for you! The Translation Bureau is growing its family of professional translators.

✨Translation Bureau ✨
Established in 1934, the Translation Bureau is a special operating agency of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). It supports the Government of Canada in its efforts to communicate with and serve Canadians in its two official languages, Indigenous languages, foreign languages as well as sign languages.

It offers translation, revision, editing, terminology, language advice, closed captioning, and interpretation services to federal departments and agencies and Parliament. The Translation Bureau also provides online tools and resources to Canadians through the Language Portal of Canada.

The Translation Bureau is the center of excellence in linguistic services for the Government of Canada. It also plays a leadership role in the various spheres of federal government activities and increasingly stands out in the Canadian languages industry as a leader in language technologies due to its innovative culture.

✨PSPC has lots to offer:✨
❋ Competitive salaries with annual increases
❋ Continuous learning and career advancement – we have a dedicated career centre to help you build your career in the federal government
❋ Attractive pension and benefit plans
❋ Three weeks of holidays per year, which increases with years of service

Interested? Apply now! Even though the deadline is September 2024, we could begin to evaluate candidates as they apply, before the posted deadline.

📍 Positions can be attached to any of our offices across Canada:

Vancouver
Winnipeg
Toronto
Ottawa
Gatineau
Montréal
Québec
Moncton
Halifax

Telework is possible and is to be discussed at the time of hiring.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
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, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and we strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

Create a pool of fully qualified candidates to staff identical or similar positions within the Translation Bureau with various security and tenure requirements (permanent and temporary).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Do you have what it takes?

🎓 EDUCATION

✔ Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in translation (from English to French) from a recognized postsecondary institution?
OR
✔ A degree in the legal field and a specialization* in translation from English to French from a recognized postsecondary institution?

*The specialization in translation may have been obtained through one or more certificates consisting of a total of 30 credits in language transfer and 15 credits in related courses or through a graduate diploma in legal translation.

Degree equivalency

✏️ EXPERIENCE

Do you have at least two years of full-time experience in English-to-French legal translation?

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

We would like to know more about you. Do you have any assets that are not essential to the position of legal translator but that may help you to stand out?

✔ Do you have a law degree or a legal certificate, or have you studied law?

✔ Are you a member of a professional association of translators in Canada?

✔ Do you have any experience translating legal documents for the Government of Canada?

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

Bilingual - Imperative (P--/PP-)
For more information on level P—Technical or Specialized Language Skills, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html#specialized.

↠Level P will be evaluated by way of a translation exam↞

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

✔ Client service competency: Level 1
✔ Reliability
✔ Thinking things through
✔ Working effectively with others
✔ Showing initiative and being action-oriented
✔ Adaptability
✔ Effective interactive communication
✔ Written communication
✔ Commitment to continuous learning

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: Security clearance at the Reliability, Secret or Top Secret levels. The security clearance is not a factor at the screening stage.

Translation services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Some people may therefore 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 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

Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for their interest in this selection process.

We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and GC Jobs account for all communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frame, your application may not be given further consideration.

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.

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.

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▻ Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
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▻ 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 120 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.

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