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Technical Translator

3 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time
Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.


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 (from English to French).


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

Certified member of a recognized professional translators' association such as ATIO, OTTIAQ, CTINB, etc. would be considered an asset.

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):

Compensation:

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


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


The NRC Advantage:


The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development.

We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.


We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world.

And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us tod