English-French Writer-Editor

English-French Writer-Editor

Reference number : ACO24J-169701-000024

Selection process number : 24-ACO-EA-FC-185 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Fredericton (New Brunswick), Moncton (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Ottawa (Ontario), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)

IS-04

$96,235 to $104,044

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 15 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is dedicated to establishing bias-free selection and assessment practices that provide an equal opportunity for all, including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups (including black people), persons with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

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.

ACOA is gradually increasing access to its various offices. A combination of work from home and work in the traditional worksites is the current norm (hybrid work).

There is an expectation for employees to be in the office a minimum of 3 days each week.

Given the Government of Canada’s goal to build a diverse public service, the highlighted priority of reconciliation in all ministers’ mandate letters, the Calls to Action articulated in the Truth and Reconciliation Report, Many Voices One Mind : A pathway to Reconciliation, the Accessibility Strategy for the Public Service, the Clerk’s forward direction for the implementation of the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion, the open letter from the Public Service Pride Network to Assistant Deputy Ministers as well as Deputy Minister Commitments on Diversity and Inclusion :

ACOA is committed to establishing a safe, respectful, inclusive and healthy workplace that is accessible by design and continually adapts so that all employees can contribute fully in their current role and feel supported in their growth and development to be ready for future opportunities.

ACOA is committed to demonstrating respect for and appreciation of people from various backgrounds and with varying viewpoints.

ACOA will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on Apply online in this advertisement.

Persons who are unable to apply online must use the Contact information below, prior to the closing date, to request accommodation.

Work environment

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success and the success of our region.

We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

ACOA is proud to have consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government over the past decade.

ACOA has a team of dynamic and talented professionals who :

• do big things within a small organization;
• take pride in the results of their work;
• promote work / life balance;
• provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout their career.

That's who we are. If that's who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established in anticipation of future vacancies. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and / or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and / or assignment within the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education :

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree, or both, from a recognized post-secondary institution in translation from English to French
• Successful completion of English language / writing courses from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of training and / or experience

Experience :

• Recent and significant* work experience in the translation of documents from English to French in a professional context.
• Experience in writing and editing documents in English.
• Experience in writing and editing documents in French.
• Experience in working in an environment focusing on high standards of quality and tight deadlines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based tools as well as translation-related tools (i.e. databases, memories).
• Recent and significant experience means experience acquired over a minimum period of 5 years in the last 8 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPC / PPC)

Competencies :

• Client focus
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Critical judgment
• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Attention to detail

Abilities :

• Ability to translate from English to French.
• Ability to edit English and French documents.

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

Asset Education :

• Valid certification from a professional translator’s association (translation from English to French).
• Post-secondary degree with a major or minor field of study related to the English language.

Asset Experience :

• Experience in translating from English to French for the federal government.
• Trained as a translator, from English to French, while working at a translation firm.

In support of achieving a representative workforce, consideration of current or future organizational needs may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following groups as prescribed in the Employment Equity Act : women, members of visible minorities (racialized), persons with disabilities and Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples.

ACOA encourages you to indicate whether you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the employment equity section of your application.

To learn more about self-declaration, consult the following website :

Operational Requirements :

• Incumbent may be required to travel.
• Incumbent may be required to work overtime with minimal notice.

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.

PLEASE NOTE : You are strongly encouraged to submit your application online via the jobs.gc.ca site, as you must complete the screening questions in which you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications.

Failure to provide a complete application consisting of both the screening questions answers and a resume, may result in your application being rejected

Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as : standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

A copy of your current resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions.

It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.

You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses.

If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the staffing process.

Applicants from outside the federal public service are responsible for travel expenses related to this process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

Should the organizational need of belonging to one of the four employment equity groups (women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples) be applied, only candidates identifying themselves as members will be considered.