Bilingual Translator-Reviser

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Please note this position is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Candidates must be located in Manitoba or able to relocate to the province. Full remote work will not be available.

The Communications and Engagement Division (CED) leads high-quality communications and engagement policy and practice across government and provides communications and engagement services to government departments and Crown agencies, including strategic communications planning, public information and consultation, employee communications and engagement, media engagement and support, media planning and purchasing, and central contact centre operations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be fluently bilingual in both French and English
• Ability to work outside regular office hours as required

Qualifications: Essential:

• Successful completion of a degree in translation. A combination of a degree in a related discipline and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Previous experience translating and revising in a wide variety of subject areas
• Excellent written communication skills in French
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Strong verbal communication skills in French
• Strong verbal communication skills in English
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to adapt to unforeseen changes in schedule and interruptions, establish priorities, and meet deadlines within tight timeframes
• Ability to work autonomously, with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build and maintain good working relationships and tactfully interact with others
• Experience using translation memory software/computer assisted translation tools

• Experience working with a terminology database
• Membership in an association affiliated with the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council or the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec

Duties:
Working with the Communications and Engagement Division, the Translator provides French translation of a variety of English texts to support efforts to ensure corporate information is published simultaneously in both official languages. Types of documents include news releases, advertising and promotional materials, and corporate website information.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 43600
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, résumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.