Who We Are
SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability, and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.
As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.
SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being, and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, but they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of people living in Canada, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.
Our Culture
A 2020 - 2023 winner of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award, we foster a culture founded on our values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. At SCC, we believe that an empowered and engaged workforce is essential to deliver on our vision and mission. A people-centric culture means that we are all working together to achieve a common goal.
Our diversity is our strength. We believe that leveraging our unique backgrounds helps to create a stronger, more cohesive team. Proudly, we can report that 30% of our team identifies as belonging to a visible minority, 60% of our team is female, and 62% of our leadership team is female. Not only do we serve the public in both Official Languages, but we are able to go above and beyond: with a staff complement of 150, we speak over 20 languages at SCC.
SCC has implemented a hybrid working model. Our model balances remote work with coming together in person when it is purposeful. This position can work remotely most of the time, while requiring in-person work regularly. SCC's office is located at 55 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.

A Day in the Life of a Translator and reviser
The Translator and reviser is responsible for delivering language expertise—including translation, revision, proofreading, terminology, and language advice—to support the staff and management of SCC. This role is vital for upholding the organization's commitment to providing programs and services in both official languages, ensuring compliance with the Official Languages Act. By providing high-quality translations within specified deadlines, the translation team helps reinforce SCC’s brand and federal identity while ensuring access to accurate information for all.

Your Background

• Undergraduate degree in English-French translation from a recognized university.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a full-time translator working from English to French.
• Superior knowledge of French and English, as well as excellent writing skills for various applications, such as administrative, technical, and specialized texts, as well as financial documents, Web and social media content, etc.
• Knowledge of translation, revision and terminology theories, techniques and principles to render texts from English to French (and on occasion from French to English), to determine the meaning and context of the language, to conduct and lead terminological research, and to advise personnel on terms and meanings.
• Knowledge of research methods, techniques and practices to conduct research, to determine sources of information, to evaluate and determine appropriate meanings, and to supplement and update a terminological database.
• Knowledge of translation and terminology resources, such as Termium, GDT and Internet search engines.
• Knowledge of translation memories such as Logi Term and the creation and maintenance of bitext files is considered an asset.
• Following and analyzing the developments concerning inclusive language in French, conduct research, achieve consensus and adopt terms and strategies to both foster the use of inclusive language without sacrificing clarity, concision, or idiomatic style.
• Researching and evaluating artificial intelligence translation tools and methods and adapting them to Translation Services’ procedures and existing translation memory, as appropriate.
• ATIO or OTTIAQ certification an asset.
• Additional working languages could be considered an asset.

Key Activities

• Provides translation services, mainly from English to French and occasionally from French to English
• Provides revision services, mainly from English to French and occasionally from French to English
• Conducts research and uses digital tools to facilitate translation and terminology
• Provides advice on translation, terminology and language trends and technologies
• Contributes to the maintenance and continual improvement of translation processes and policies
• Provides support during peak periods and in the absence of the Head of Translation Services to ensure uninterrupted delivery of translation services

Final Notes
Note 1: Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Note 2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for “Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.
Please attach a detailed cover letter to your resume. In addition to learning about your education, training and experience, we want to hear your story! We’d love to hear about how your accomplishments, and the skills you applied to achieve them, relate to them and why you think this opportunity is a good fit for you.
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples’ lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.
We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Please apply directly on SCC’s Careers Page before the closing date of December 16, 2024.
We will be carefully reviewing all applications, and those who's qualifications align best with our current needs will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.
Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad.