French Translation and Editing Supervisor
Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: French Translation and Editing Supervisor
Job Requisition ID: 64693
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
Ministry of Education
Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
Curriculum and Career Education Division
Curriculum and Career Education Division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for curriculum for all subjects and grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. As part of the Ministry’s ongoing focus on student learning, the division develops, reviews, revises and maintains provincial curriculum and associated learning and teaching resources in English and French.It is a unique and exciting time to be part of our team! Be part of Alberta Education and share your talent, your leadership, and your success as you help to shape the future of education in Alberta.
For more information on the Ministry of Education, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Planning and Production (SPP), the French Translation and Editing Supervisor provides leadership, coordination, and guidance to ensure the editing and translation of kindergarten to Grade 12 provincial curriculum and curriculum-related products meets quality and established standards. The French Translation and Editing Supervisor provides direct supervision to the French editing/translation team and ensures that work is completed effectively and efficiently, within time and budget constraints.
The role must coordinate contracted translation services while adhering to department contractual solicitation procedures.
As French Translation and Editing Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following key activities in the Ministry:
1. Coordinate the editing and translation of French curriculum and curriculum-related products.
- Ensure work is coordinated with priorities outlined in the Division operational plan.
- Develop production processes that are both effective and efficient and align with the English production processes.
- Prioritize assignments within the French editing team and coordinate work with other production units.
2.Supervise French editing team and provide leadership within the SPP team.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to staff.
- Complete all tasks related to recruiting, training, monitoring, and assessing staff
3. Establish quality-assurance criteria for editing and translating French products.
- Provide professional editing and translation advice that conforms to division and departmental philosophies and standards.
- Maintain expertise regarding current editorial industry and professional standards and procedures.
4. As a working supervisor, translate and/or edit curriculum and curriculum-related products as per established Branch production processes and specifications.
- Provide new translations as required from English to French and from French to English. Review and finalize translated materials.
- Complete a comparative reading of both the original text and the translation to verify the accuracy of content.
- Provide linguistic consultation to those involved in the development of curricular materials.
- Consistently follow the established division and/or branch production processes, templates, and style guides.
Role Responsibilities Cont.
Superviseur, superviseure des services de traduction et révision en français.
Se rapportant au ou à la gestionnaire, Strategic Planning and Production (SPP), le superviseur ou la superviseure de la traduction et de la révision en français assure le leadeurship, la coordination et l’encadrement nécessaires pour veiller à ce que la révision et la traduction du curriculum provincial de la maternelle à 12e année et les ressources connexes sont conformes aux normes de qualité et aux normes établies. Il ou elle assure la supervision directe de l’équipe responsable de la révision et de la traduction en français et veille à ce que le travail soit effectué de façon efficace et efficiente, dans le respect des délais et du budget. Le titulaire du poste est responsable de la coordination des services externes de traduction, tout en respectant les procédures d’appel d’offres du ministère.
En tant que superviseur ou superviseure de la traduction et de la révision en français, vous serez responsable des principales activités suivantes au sein du ministère :
1. Coordonner les services de révision et de traduction du curriculum en français et des ressources connexes.
- Veiller à ce que le travail soit coordonné en fonction des priorités définies dans le plan opérationnel de la division;
- Élaborer des processus de production efficaces et efficients qui s’harmonisent avec les processus de production en anglais;
- Établir des priorités pour l’affectation du travail au sein de l’équipe de révision en français et coordonner le travail avec les autres unités de production.
2. Superviser l’équipe de traducteurs et réviseurs en français et assurer le leadeurship au sein de l’équipe de SPP.
- Superviser et diriger le personnel au quotidien;
- Accomplir toutes les tâches liées au recrutement, à la formation, à la gestion et à l’évaluation du personnel.
3. Établir des critères d’assurance de la qualité pour la révision et la traduction des documents en français.
- Fournir des conseils professionnels en matière de révision et de traduction qui respectent les philosophies et les normes de la division et du ministère;
- Maintenir une expertise concernant l’industrie éditoriale actuelle et les normes et les procédures professionnelles qui y sont liées.
4. En tant que superviseur ou superviseure, traduire et/ou réviser le curriculum et les ressources connexes conformément aux processus de production et aux spécifications établis par la direction.
- Livrer de nouvelles traductions, le cas échéant, de l’anglais au français et du français à l’anglais.
- Réviser et finaliser les documents traduits;
- Effectuer une lecture comparative du texte original et de la traduction afin de vérifier l’exactitude du contenu;
- Fournir des conseils linguistiques aux personnes participant à l’élaboration de ressources d’enseignement;
- Respecter systématiquement les processus de production, les modèles et les guides de style établis par la division et/ou la direction
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
- Systems Thinking: Since the work of the SPP unit is largely in service of other units, branches, and sectors across the Curriculum and Career Education division, the position must provide holistic, solutions-based leadership to the French translation and editing team and within the SPP unit when faced with challenges. The position must consider the long- term impact to the division and thus the work of the SPP unit.
- Develop Self and Others: The position seeks and provides knowledge and best practices; develops career goals of direct reports; and encourages and models an open, proactive, solutions- based working environment.
- Agility: This position makes recommendations and comes up with alternate solutions in a fluid, unpredictable work environment. In doing so, the position balances the operational needs with the needs of the team.
- Drive for Results: The position must identify barriers and potential issues that impact the French translation and editing team and provide solutions that remove or mitigate issues and risks. Solutions must align with the outcomes of the division and the ministry.
- Build Collaborative Environment: As a leader of the service delivery team in SPP, the position leverages collaborative networks across the division and seeks to understand the contributions and needs of others.
APS Competencies cont.
Les compétences sont des comportements essentiels pour atteindre nos objectifs de prestation de services à la population albertaine. Nous vous encourageons à avoir une compréhension approfondie des compétences requises pour cette possibilité d’emploi et à être prêt ou prête à les démontrer lors du processus de recrutement.
Le lien ci-dessous vous aidera à comprendre les compétences : https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf (en anglais seulement)
Dans ce rôle, vous contribuerez à notre équipe en démontrant les compétences suivantes :
- Pensée systémique – Puisque le travail de l’unité de SPP est en grande partie au service d’autres unités, branches et secteurs de la division de Curriculum and Career Education, la ou le titulaire du poste doit faire preuve d’un leadeurship holistique et axé sur les solutions à l’égard de l’équipe de traduction et de révision en français et au sein de l’unité de SPP en cas de défis. La ou le titulaire du poste doit tenir compte des effets à long terme sur la division et donc sur le travail de l’unité de SPP.
- Perfectionnement de soi et appui du perfectionnement des autres – La ou le titulaire du poste recherche et fournit des connaissances et de meilleures pratiques, développe les objectifs de carrière de ses subordonnés directs et encourage et modélise un environnement de travail ouvert, proactif et axé sur les solutions.
- Agilité – La ou le titulaire de ce poste formule des recommandations et propose des solutions alternatives dans un environnement de travail fluide et imprévisible. Ce faisant, la ou le titulaire du poste trouve un équilibre entre les besoins opérationnels et les besoins de l’équipe.
- Recherche de résultats – La ou le titulaire du poste doit déterminer les obstacles et les problèmes potentiels qui ont une incidence sur l’équipe de traduction et de révision en français et proposer des solutions pour éliminer ou atténuer les problèmes et les risques. Les solutions doivent s’aligner sur les résultats de la division et du ministère.
- Création d’environnements collaboratifs – En tant que leadeur au sein de l’équipe de prestation de services de SPP, la ou le titulaire du poste s’appuie sur des réseaux de collaboration dans l’ensemble de la division et s’efforce de comprendre les contributions et les besoins des autres.
Qualifications
University graduation in Arts or a related field plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
The position requires the following knowledge and experience:
- Leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent French oral and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and present information effectively to individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds.
- Strong English oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand and present information effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, and relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals as appropriate to the circumstances.
- High level of experience with linguistic databases for terminology input and research.
- Ability to effectively handle time pressures and conflicting priorities.
- Information technology capabilities: SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, video conferencing.
- A translation certification from provincial or territorial professional association would be an asset.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Diplôme universitaire dans un domaine connexe et 4 ans d’expérience comportant des responsabilités croissantes dans des fonctions connexes ou l’équivalent tel que décrit ci-dessous.
Équivalence : Une formation ou une expérience en rapport direct avec le poste sera prise en compte selon le principe suivant :
- 1 année d’études pour 1 année d’expérience; ou
- 1 année d’expérience pour 1 année de formation.
Le poste exige les connaissances et l’expérience suivantes :
- Compétences en leadeurship et en supervision;
- Excellente maitrise du français à l’oral et à l’écrit, y compris la capacité d’écouter et de présenter de l’information de façon efficace à des personnes d’origines diverses et ayant des intérêts différents;
- Très bonne connaissance de l’anglais oral et écrit, y compris la capacité de comprendre et de présenter de l’information de façon efficace;
- Excellentes aptitudes en relations interpersonnelles, en gestion des conflits et capacité à travailler efficacement avec un large éventail de personnes en fonction des circonstances;
- Expérience dans l’utilisation de bases de données linguistiques pour la saisie et la recherche terminologiques;
- Capacité à gérer efficacement les contraintes de temps et les priorités conflictuelles.
- Compétences en matière de technologies de l’information : SharePoint, suite Microsoft Office, vidéoconférence.
- Être agréé ou agréée en traduction auprès d’une association professionnelle provinciale ou territoriale serait un atout.
Les normes minimales de recrutement définissent la formation et l’expérience minimales requises pour obtenir un poste dans une catégorie d’emploi.
Consultez https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards (en anglais seulement).
Notes
This competition is for a position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.
Candidates are required to submit a resume and TWO cover letters, one in French and one in English, that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
Final candidates may require to undergo a security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
- Public Services Pension Plan: https://www.pspp.ca/page/pspp-home
- Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at [email protected]..
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