Corporate Translation Advisor

Are you a professional translator with strong communication, project management and advisory skills who enjoys working in a team environment? If so, bring your expertise to the Government Translation Service, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.

This is not a remote position. The candidate must be able to work on-site at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, at least 2 to 3 days a week.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position you will:

• Manage complex translation projects, including competitive bid requests.
• Provide translation advisory services to Ontario Public Service (OPS) clients and external vendors.
• Provide translation procurement advice.
• Perform evaluations and quality controls.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• you must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Project Management, Analytical, Evaluative and Advisory skills:

• You have demonstrated project management skills to set up and manage complex translation projects.
• You have strong analytical and evaluative skills to ensure the meaning and intent of the original message is conveyed in translated materials.
• You have proven experience in translation evaluation and quality control.
• You have excellent advisory skills to assist OPS clients and external translation vendors.
• You have strong organizational, planning and coordination skills and can prioritize workload.

Procurement and Contract Management Skills:

• You have comprehensive knowledge of procurement as well as service and contract management.
• You have the ability to manage contracts with external vendors and ensure compliance.
• You have advanced knowledge of industry practices, translation management systems and quality control/quality assurance methodologies.
• You have knowledge of procurement principles and practices and you can prepare complex competitive bid requests.

Communication skills:

• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with OPS clients and external vendors.
• You have the ability to address contentious issues and present recommendations and alternatives.

Negotiation/Conflict Resolution skills:

• You have negotiation and conflict-resolution skills to negotiate appropriate conditions for various projects.
• You can mediate disputes between clients and vendors.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.