Public Services and Procurement Canada
Location
Gatineau, QC | Canada
Job description
Public Services and Procurement Canada - TB-BT Translation Bureau
Gatineau (Québec)
TR-02
$70,523 to $93,150
Self-declaration: Want to learn more?
Closing date: 29 March 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.
If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any step 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:
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
Duties
The successful candidate will be required to translate various texts primarily from Russian into English and occasionally from French into English. The candidate will be asked to translate texts in various fields, in particular scientific and technical fields.*
- Here are a few examples (not an exhaustive list) of the scientific and technical fields in which the Bureau provides translation services: chemistry, toxicology, medicine, agriculture, aeronautics, electricity, electronics and telecommunications.
Because of the sensitivity of the texts to be translated, the candidate will be required to work on site in the National Capital Region.
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 client service, we provide innovative common services such as real property and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and Crown corporations. 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.
We therefore encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups.
Information about Employment Equity
Translation Bureau
Founded in 1934, the Translation Bureau is a special operating agency of Public Services and Procurement Canada. It supports the Government of Canada in its efforts to communicate with and serve Canadians in both official languages. It also plays a leadership role in standardizing the vocabulary used in the various spheres of federal government and parliamentary activity.
The Translation Bureau aims to be a centre of excellence in language services. The foundation of its modernized vision rests on several initiatives, including strengthening employee well-being; improving service quality; reaching out to professional associations, universities and clients; planning and managing resources effectively; and conducting research and development in machine translation and artificial intelligence.
Positions offered at the Translation Bureau can be attached to any of our offices across Canada: Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Gatineau, Montréal, Québec, Moncton or Halifax. Telework is subject to the manager’s approval. Note, however, that teleworkers may be required to work in the office from time to time, depending on operational requirements.
However, as noted above, since the texts to be translated are of a sensitive nature, the candidate selected for the position to be staffed through this process will have to work on site, in the National Capital Region.
A supplement of 4% may be granted to multilingual translators who regularly work in at least three languages. Where applicable, this supplement will be added to the translators’ compensation.
Intent of the process
This process will be used to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to staff identical or similar positions within the Translation Bureau with a variety of security requirements and durations (indeterminate, term).
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 or master’s degree in translation from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Degree equivalency
EXPERIENCE
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- Experience in translating from Russian to English and French to English.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual - Imperative (PP-/P-)
For more information on level P—Technical or Specialized Language Skills, please visit:
- Level P will be evaluated by way of a translation exam
Information on language requirements
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
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- Client service competency: Level 1
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
ABILITIES
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- Ability to produce quality translations from French to English
- Ability to produce quality translations from Russian to English
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EDUCATION
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- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a scientific or technical field*
- Here are a few examples (not an exhaustive list) of the scientific and technical fields in which the Bureau provides translation services: chemistry, toxicology, medicine, agriculture, aeronautics, electricity, electronics and telecommunications.
Degree equivalency
Degree equivalency
ASSET EXPERIENCE
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- Experience translating or working in the military field.
- Experience speaking other languages, such as Mandarin, Farsi or Korean.
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
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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- Willingness to work overtime (according to the rules established by the collective agreement).
- Willingness to work on site in the National Capital Region.
Conditions of employment
Top Secret security clearance - Getting a Top Secret security clearance. This requirement is not used at the screening step.
Applicants are required to be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. The procedure for obtaining this clearance may include a security interview, a polygraph and a background investigation, including a financial and credit check.
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/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next step of the assessment process. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
We will contact you by email and/or via your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your email 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.
A written exam and an interview will be administered, and reference checks may be sought.
The selection board may, at any point during the selection process, use random selection or apply asset criteria to select candidates for the next step of the assessment.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1 800 645-5605.
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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