Junior Legistic Revisor / English

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Are you passionate about the English language? Do you have an excellent analytical mind? Do you like to learn and love a challenge? Why not consider legistic revision as the next step in your career?

What exactly is legistic revision?

Legistic revision deals with the content, style, language, readability and consistency of legislative texts. It’s therefore a very specific, and very interesting, field that focuses not only on the application of the rules of legal drafting, but also on the use of language skills (grammar, linguistics, etc.)

Who are legistic revisors?

Legistic revisors work in Department of Justice Canada’s Legislative Services Branch. They’re part of the large team of legislative counsel, jurilinguists, bijural experts and editors who work to produce legislative texts of the highest quality. Legislative texts aren’t mere deeds or contracts applicable to individuals; they’re laws and regulations that govern all of Canadian society. These texts are therefore of great importance and must be produced in accordance with established conventions and standards.

Continuing Education Program:

Given the particularities of legistic revision, some methods and knowledge can only be learned on the job. That is why, as a junior legistic revisor, you’ll have access to personalized training programs and, above all, you’ll have the advantage of working closely with experienced Francophone and Anglophone legistic revisors who will be there to support you throughout your career. Moreover, there are several levels of positions, giving you exciting opportunities for career advancement with us (EC-04 Junior Legistic Revisor, EC 05 Legistic Revisor, EC-06 Legistic Revisor Team Leader and EC-07 Senior Legistic Revisor).

So, if you’re looking for a challenging and interesting career, don't wait! Join Justice Canada’s team of legistic revisors without delay.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially assessed or fully qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenure, linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative only), operational requirements, organizational needs and/or conditions of employment.

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

ED1: Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1: Significant* experience editing** a variety*** of plain language material.

Definitions:

• Significant* experience will be assessed in terms of the duration, frequency, complexity and diversity of work handled, as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated. While such an experience would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 18 to 24 months, a shorter duration may be considered based on the demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work and/or level of autonomy.

• Editing** is defined as proofreading and reviewing grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax, AND making recommendations to the author to improve the clarity of the text.

• Variety*** is defined as two or more of the following types of texts: books, articles, websites, reports, reference material, speeches, legislative texts or other material intended for the public.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION

AED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in English literature, linguistics, translation or communications.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPB/CBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITY:

A1: Ability to communicate orally.

COMPETENCIES:

CO1: Thinking things through.
CO2: Working effectively with others.
CO3: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
CO4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQI+**/Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.

* Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

** 2SLGBTQI+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and people who identify as being part of sexual and gender diverse communities.

INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION

Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.

HOW TO SELF-DECLARE

If you are an Indigenous person, woman, member of a racialized group*, person with a disability:
• When you apply for a job through GC Jobs, complete the Employment Equity section under Requirements.
• Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.html.
If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQI+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community:
• For employees of the Department of Justice, please self-declare through the EE Self-Declaration tab in PeopleSoft by accessing the “Self Service” module and providing consent that your information can be used for Staffing actions, such as actings, appointments, assignments.
• For candidates external to the Public Service and employees of the Public Service outside of the Department of Justice, please respond to the self-declaration screening question as part of your application].

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that a current and valid e-mail address is provided and updated accordingly and that it accepts messages from unknown senders. We encourage you to provide a second e-mail address in their application.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of your qualifications.

You will be required to submit proof of education documents at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognize credential assessment service. For more information, please click on Degree Equivalency.

If you reach the final assessment phase of the process, you may be asked to provide two (2) professional references with names, e-mail address and applicable telephone numbers of referees; The referees must be familiar with your work. They may be contacted as part of the overall assessment.

In order to manage the number of applicants, random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Other qualifications may be taken into consideration in the selection decision.

You 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.