Legislative Editor – Bilingual (English/French)

Ministry of the Attorney General

Legislative Editor – Bilingual (English/French)
Organization: Ministry of the Attorney General
Division: Office of Legislative Counsel
City: Toronto
Job Term: 1 Temporary – up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
Job Code: 02725 – Legislative Assistant Editor
Salary: $33.48 – $40.41 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Posting Status: Open
Job ID: 201852

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Are you detail oriented and highly organized, with superior French editing skills? Then consider
applying to this challenging role, where you will edit draft legislation and update legislation,
often with tight deadlines.

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?

You will:

• edit and proofread texts of bills, statutes, in house proclamations and regulations
• create, update and maintain database files of legislative materials
• compose and select layout for legislative documents, ensure that all material is complete, on time and suitable for commercial printing or electronic publication
• perform ongoing quality assurance functions relating to files as they appear on the e-Laws website
• work as part of a multi-function team

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

Technical Skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of editing practices and conventions, techniques for organization of text, writing styles, and techniques to edit text to ensure accurate spelling and grammar
• You have knowledge of page layout principles and techniques

Analytical and Negotiation Skills:

• You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess appropriate schedules and deadlines in prioritizing workload
• You can analyze problems with documents that do not achieve editorial standards and determine a suitable solution
• You have negotiation skills to negotiate scheduling and preparation of legislative texts to the satisfaction of the client

Communication Skills:

• You have demonstrated written communication skills to compose, revise and update legislative documents before publication
• You have demonstrated oral communication skills to define and explain concerns to various internal staff

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient with common office software to update, compose, revise and edit bills, regulations, annual statute books, revisions and consolidations

Organizational and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have organizational and prioritization skills to ensure internal and external deadlines are met for projects
• You are able to assist in organizing and coordinating office staff and projects to ensure legislative texts are finalized for publication
• You are able to work independently or part of a team during the editing process

Additional Information

Address:

1 Bilingual Temporary, duration up to 12 months
99 Wellesley St, WHITNEY BLOCK, Toronto,
Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation Group:

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Posted on: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Note:

This ad is also available in French.

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• E-AG-201852/23

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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 Monday, July 31, 2023 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

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

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.