Bilingual Transcriber/Proofreader - Open until filled*

Introduction

The incumbent of this position is an employee of the Legislative Assembly.

The Hansard Branch of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly is responsible for the verbatim record of the debates while the Legislative Assembly is in session.

The Branch consists of skilled, dedicated employees working to produce a high-quality document as a part of Manitoba’s history.

This is casual employment with work periods typically occurring from March to June and October to December of each year.

We are currently recruiting for multiple casual positions where the incumbent(s) would work shifts of up to 7.25 hours with start times between 10 : 30 AM and 2 : 30 PM.

Casual shifts are offered based on the needs of the department as well as the availability of staff members.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• The incumbent must be, and remain, politically non-partisan in both perception and fact.
• Must be available to work flexible hours while the Legislature is in session.

Qualifications : Essential :

• Strong English and French language skills including excellent ability with spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Excellent typing skills with a minimum typing speed of 65wpm, as well as experience using computer software.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• The ability to contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to handle stress while achieving a set deadline within a specific time frame.

Desired :

Interest in and knowledge of Manitoba current events.

Duties : Under the supervision of the Managing Editor, the incumbent is responsible for either transcribing or proofreading the Debates and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly and its committees.

The incumbent is compensated based on the duties they are assigned.

Competitive Process : In addition to a Selection Board interview, the competition will include a comprehensive assessment consisting of four parts : spelling, word / phrase recognition, transcribing and proofreading.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, applicants are required to submit an application form for screening purposes.

Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter or a resumé at this time; however, may be asked to submit a resumé, references or other documentation at a later time.

Application Form :