Team Lead, Language Services

Special posting considerations:
The results of this competition may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Who we are

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented communications professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society.

Visit our career page at SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

The Team Lead, Language Services plays a key role in the operational planning and delivery of language services, for SSHRC’s various programs, initiatives, and priorities. Responsible for supervising a team of English and French writers, editors, and translators. Responsible for writing, editing, and providing advice and guidance on content development and translation services for publications and products.

• Upon direction, collaborates in defining strategic and operational priorities and developmental needs of the Language Services team.
• Directly oversees the work of the language experts (i.e. translators and senior writer-editors).
• Provides advice and guidance to internal and external translators and editors and manages the translation and editing components of special and large projects.
• Manages, develops, and applies service and quality standards within the unit using SSHRC style guides and language tools.
• Provides strategic advice, conceptualizes, directs, and oversees integrated corporate linguistic requirements, for optimal effectiveness.
• Manages and delivers translation services from English into French (and occasionally from French into English), conducts comparative editing services on complex and/or sensitive documents, and provides linguistic, terminological, and lexicographical advice and service to SSHRC.
• Contributes to the planning and development of the language policies and procedures within the directorate and plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing communications projects.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Undergraduate degree in English, French or related area of study from a recognized university, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Combined experience in writing, editing and translation in an environment serving the public. 
• Experience managing projects in a language services environment.
• Experience in terminological research.
• Experience leading a team.
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge of sound human resource management.
• Knowledge of writing and editing techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of Government of Canada communications policies, guidelines and procedures.

Assets:

• Knowledge of SSHRC’s mandate, policies and programs.
• Knowledge of the Canadian research eco-system and social sciences and humanities research community.

Competencies

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrating organizational skills (organizing and planning work)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Identify and analyze client needs
• Diplomacy
• Negotiating

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.