Technical Translator-editor - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Technical Translator-Editor to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical Translator-Editor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

We are looking for a conscientious, solutions-oriented team player who strives for excellence and demonstrates qualities of accountability and integrity.

The national model construction codes are developed through a collaborative process involving the best expertise from across Canada and around the world to provide effective building and safety regulations that are harmonized across Canada.

These highly legalistic and technically complex documents are accessed by thousands of practitioners in the construction industry, so the standards of quality are very high.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of the team that produces these regulatory documents, which have an impact on the lives of all Canadians

The Technical Translator-Editor produces high-quality translations from English into French of printed and electronic documents published by Codes Canada, the National Master Specification (NMS), and the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).

These include proposed change forms, intent statements, user's guides, code enquiries, presentations, training materials, evaluation reports and listings, and texts for the Codes Canada, NMS and CCMC Websites.

The incumbent also edits contract translations, and performs other duties as necessary.

The incumbent works within a team of editors, translators and IT specialists.

Screening Criteria:

Education:

University degree in Translation.

A lesser degree of education or a degree in another field combined with more significant in-depth training and/or experience may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent experience (at least one year in the last five years) in translation of technical or legal documents from English to French.
Recent experience (at least one year in the last five years) in French editing of technical or legal documents.
Recent experience (at least one year in the last five years) in the use of terminology banks and computerassisted translation (CAT) tools.

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status

Language Requirements:

Bilingual Imperative PPC/PPC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria:

Technical Competencies:

Indepth knowledge of the translation and editing process, i.e., of reading the source text and analyzing its content, style and terminology, and ensuring the wording of the translation clearly reflects the intent of the author of the source text.
Sound knowledge of publication software packages, including Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, and knowledge of markup languages such as XML and HTML.
Knowledge of the terminology and particular needs and preferences exhibited by technical practitioners, such as code users and/or technical professionals in the Canadian construction industry.
Accuracy, attention to detail, judgement and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to carry out instructions and to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Behavioural Competencies:

Management services

Teamwork (Level 2)

Management services

Selfknowing and selfdevelopment (Level 2)

Management services

Results orientation (Level 2)

Management services

Communication (Level 2)

Management services

Client focus (Level 2)

Management services

Initiative (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s):

Relocation:

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation:

From $63,874 to $85,852 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes:

A prequalified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

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Closing Date:12 April :59 Eastern Time