TERMINOLOGIST IN TRAINING

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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.

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Please note that only those applicants who meet the (Education, Client service competency – Level 1 and Ability to communicate effectively in writing) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

Under the supervision of experienced terminologists, the terminologist in training:
❍ scans texts from various subject fields to extract English or French terms and find their equivalents in Canada's other official language;
❍ searches for sources that confirm the meaning, usage and accuracy of the terms identified;
❍ writes definitions and creates new terms when necessary;
❍ provides expert advice on terms and definitions and makes terminological recommendations, particularly in the context of terminology committee work;
❍ responds to ad hoc terminology research requests;
❍ produces specialized glossaries and vocabularies;
❍ prepares bilingual terminology records for TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology data bank.

Work environment

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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 strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The intent of this inventory is to create a list of prequalified candidates to fill various permanent or temporary positions at the TR-01 group and level within the Translation Bureau.

This is a training and supervision program lasting approximately two years after initial hiring that fosters career advancement.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

✅ EDUCATION
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❍ A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in one of the following fields: terminology, translation, linguistics, or another specialty relevant to the position.

💡𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄:
*The term "degree" refers to a bachelor’s degree, as established by the competent educational authorities, and also includes studies beyond a bachelor’s degree.

Degree equivalency

Competencies

❍ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
❍ Client service competency – Level 1

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PP-/PP-)
Level P refers to the level of specialization of the skill required to occupy a terminologist position. For more information on the P rating—Technical or Specialized Language Skills—please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html.

Information on language requirements

✅KNOWLEDGE:
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❍ Knowledge of the essential elements of a terminological record

✅ABILITIES:
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❍ Ability to do documentary research and to evaluate the quality and reliability of documentary sources
❍ Ability to synthesize information, identify language problems and propose solutions
❍ Ability to communicate effectively orally
❍ Ability to communicate effectively in writing

✅PERSONAL SUITABILITY
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❍ Attention to detail
❍ Demonstrating integrity and respect
❍ Thinking things through
❍ Working effectively with others
❍ Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the pre-screening stage.

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

🚨𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓:

Please note that only those applicants who meet the (Education, Client service competency – Level 1 and Ability to communicate effectively in writing) 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. 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 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?
To be listed in the directory, you must meet the essential education qualification at the time you submit your application. If you receive an "Application Rejected at Screening" message immediately after submitting your application, you likely answered "No" to the screening question assessing the essential education qualification. If you incorrectly indicated "No" for this qualification, simply retrieve your application and update your answer to the screening question.

🡆 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.