The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander, Corporate Communications are seeking a qualified individual to join the Media Relations Unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will provide English to French translation services to the Bureau by translating texts of a broad range of highly complex communication material, including contemporary multimedia and social media products and releases destined for public use.
Note: Flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) may be considered.
About Us:The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
Corporate Communications provides a full-service, dedicated and skilled team of strategic communications officers, media and social media relations officers, graphic/web designers and videographers. Corporate Communications provides communication services and support to internal and external audiences, key partners and stakeholders.
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Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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About the job
To provide English to French translation services to the Bureau by translating texts of a broad range of highly complex communication material, including contemporary multimedia and social media products and releases destined for public use.
To manage translation records, conduct terminology research and maintain and expand terminology banks.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Superior English and French language skills (both oral and written) to provide translation services of a variety of complex subjects. Ability to provide translation that ensures the meaning, intent and feeling of the originator's message is conveyed.
Knowledge of accepted translation practices, conventions, and principles, writing techniques including grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and punctuation to select precise language and appropriate style and structure to ensure that correct interpretation of source document is given and that the meaning and intent of the original texts are preserved.
Knowledge of contemporary multimedia and social media to adapt translations to these formats.
Ability to respond to demands and set priorities. Planning/organizational/prioritization skills to manage and complete tasks in an environment of shifting priorities and consideration of client and bureau needs. Ability to coordinate the translation of numerous high priority documents simultaneously.
Knowledge of the French Language Services Act to ensure standards and requirements are met.
Knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Windows, database applications, electronic mail, and Internet applications to provide text to clients in desired format and to perform research to keep current with latest terminology.
Oral and written communications skills to provide accurate translation services in terms of vocabulary and facility with grammar, sentence structure and syntax in English and French.
Problem solving skills to coordinate the translation and production of numerous and high priority documents simultaneously.
Additional Information:
Note: Flexible work arrangements including telework (remote work) may be considered.
How to Apply:
Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 29-Jul-2024. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 24-206 showing how your qualifications, training and experience related to the position to: A/S/Sgt. Rob Simpson - 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 7V3.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Telephone: 905-373-2139
Email: ashley.minnings@opp.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.