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February 22nd, 2017

Office of the Leader of the NDP / NDP Research Office - English Writer /Translator (French to English) – Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Office of the Leader of the NDP / NDP Research Office

Location

Caucus Services, 202 Sparks St, Ottawa ON

Responsibilities

  • Provide French to English translation to support the NDP Leader and Caucus Services
  • Assist as required with writing in English for speeches, statements, press releases, mail material, backgrounders and newsletters
  • Translate press releases, letters, notices, memos, research papers, speeches, policy documents and other written materials as required
  • Provide revisions, as required, and quality control of material translated externally
  • Ability to work some irregular hours and to provide assistance to staff with grammar and terminology requests
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Fluency in French and superior oral and written English language skills
  • A degree in translation or related field or demonstrated previous translation and writing experience
  • Demonstrated strategic political judgment and existing knowledge of contemporary Canadian politics and current affairs
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in both official languages
  • Ability to work under pressure in a co-operative environment
  • Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and its structures
  • Strong computer skills
  • Excellent Word processing skills
  • Knowledge of online and computer-assisted translation tools, an asset

Annual salary

$61,000

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

March 1, 2017 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

Hiring Committee, NDP Caucus Services,
202 Sparks St, Suite 217, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6

or: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

(office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line if e-mailing application)

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, persons of colour, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.