Director, Translation Services- Employment,career opportunity in Canada

Job Title:  Director, Translation Services
Deadline:   28th Oct 2013
Regular/full-time
P10 Professional Officer 10


Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Provincial Services Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number:  27794

Salary(s):   P10 $76,182.00 - $94,206.00 per year

Translation Services provides quality, cost-effective written and oral translation services in the official languages to Manitoba Government departments, agencies, Crown corporations, the Legislative Assembly and the Courts as required by The Manitoba Act and the French Language Services Policy of Manitoba. The branch is looking for a qualified candidate to lead the organization.


Qualifications:
Essential:

    A university degree in translation, business administration and/or public administration and/or equivalent education and extensive related experience.
    Several years of progressively responsible experience in the area of translation and/or language services.
    Extensive experience in human resource management.
    Experience in budget planning and control.
    Sound knowledge of practices and current trends in translation.
    Must be a proven leader with a leadership and management style that demonstrates and inspires collaboration, vision and excellence.
    Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
    Effective interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrated skills fostering collaboration and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
    Strong organizational skills.
    Excellent oral communication skills in English.
    Excellent oral communication skills in French.
    Good written communication skills in English.
    Good written communication skills in French.

Desired:

    Sound knowledge of computer-aided translation tools.

Duties:
The Director provides leadership and direction to the central translation service supporting Government of Manitoba departments, the Legislature and the Courts in English and French.  This position manages a team of translators, interpreters, terminologists and support staff and uses a network of freelance translators to accomplish a growing volume of work.  The director collaborates with French Language Services (FLS) coordinators, communicators, and managers to address communication priorities and provides senior management with advice and analysis related to service delivery.


Apply to:
Advertisement # 27794
Civil Service Commission
Human Resource Services
300-305 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7
Phone:  204-945-1044
Fax:  204-948-2193
Email:  govjobs@gov.mb.ca

Please include advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your e-mail.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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