TERMINOLOGIST IN TRAINING

TERMINOLOGIST IN TRAINING

Reference number : SVC23J-116695-000032

Selection process number : 2023-SVC-HQ-EA-600003-2 Public Services and Procurement Canada - TB-BT Translation Bureau

Various locations

TR-01

64,497 to $71,187

For further information on the organization, please visit

Self-declaration :

Closing date : 27 September 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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 :

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, 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.

Please note that all written communication related to this competition (including your application) may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

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.

Positions 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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create an inventory, or 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 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

A degree

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 .

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of the essential elements of a terminological record

ABILITIES :

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

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

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

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.

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.

Please note that all written communication related to this competition (including your application) may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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.

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.