Student – Translator

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*Targeted to Post-Secondary students*

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

Ministry of Attorney General
1 position at 99 Wellesley St, Toronto -1 position is bilingual

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About the job

Work Description:

You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Translate draft and final versions of various documents (bills, legislation, regulations, etc.)
• Research the meaning and/or intent behind terms and phrases to ensure accuracy
• Ensure uniformity of style and language by accessing similar provisions in other statutes, bills and regulations
• Participate in the development and updating of French legislative terminology for Ontario
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

Some positions may require candidate(s) to be bilingual in English and French.

Qualification Requirements:

Communications and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to translate legislative texts into French
• You apply your verbal communication skills to define issues
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your research skills, including accessing electronic terminology banks and style guides, and consulting legal and linguistic experts and reviewing similar legislation to ensure consistency
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access); email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
• You are familiar with database management software including linguistic databases

Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your evaluative and analytical skills to evaluate information and translate original documents into French by identifying and resolving/addressing language problems
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.