Corporate Translation Advisor - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Are you a professional translator who enjoys managing multiple projects in a team environment If so, bring your expert communication skills to the Government Translation Service, Ministry of Public and business Service Delivery where you will coordinate the procurement and evaluation of translation of services (English to French/French to English).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 Ontarios 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 roleIn this position you will:

• contribute to setting and monitoring quality standards and coordinating the procurement of translation services government-wide
• prepare complex requests for proposals (RFPs)
• develop, update and implement corporate translation/evaluation standards and effective quality control methodologies for translated materials

How do I qualifyMandatory

• proficiency in oral & written English and French at superior level

Project Management, Analytical, Evaluative skills:

• you have project management skills to manage large and high complex translation projects
• you have analytical and evaluative skills to ensure the meaning and intent of the original message is conveyed when translating or revising translations
• you can prioritize workload
• you can develop quality control methodologies and standards for translation services

Procurement and Contract Management:

• you have comprehensive knowledge of service and contract management to manage contracts with external suppliers
• you have advanced knowledge of industry practices and quality control/quality assurance methodologies to determine best practices and procedures and develop and enforce OPS-wide quality standards and procedures
• you have knowledge of procurement principles and practices and you can prepare complex requests for proposal (RFPs)

Communication skills:

• you have expert knowledge of written and oral English and French to ensure translations accurately convey original content and intent
• you can prepare reports and surveys
• you can address contentious issues and present recommendations and alternatives
• you have strong interpersonal and customer service skills to provide advisory services to clients and interact with vendors

Negotiation/Conflict Resolution skills:

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

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Bilingual Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Customer and Client ServicesPosted on: Wednesday, October 19, 2022Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• T-MG-187564/22

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