Transcriptrice / Transcripteur Bilingue / Bilingual Transcriber

Legislative Assembly of Ontario / Assemblée législative de l’Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites applications for a role supporting Hansard transcription in English and French. The job requires a one-year college diploma or equivalent experience, and strong bilingual communication skills.

The position involves producing official debate reports, attending legislative meetings, and working within a team to meet tight deadlines in a politically sensitive setting. Evening work and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a one-year college diploma or equivalent six months to one year related experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French with strong grammar and spelling; excellent listening and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce official reports of debates of the Ontario Legislature and its committees.
• Transcribe substantially verbatim English and French transcripts of the House and its committees.
• Attend legislative meetings to gather information for Hansard preparation.
• Work as part of a team to solve problems and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate tact, diplomacy and good judgement in a politically sensitive environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Interpersonal skills

Listening & comprehension

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

One-year college diploma

Job description

Minimum completion of a one-year college diploma, or equivalent six months to one-year related experience.

What You’ll Do

• Work as part of a team to produce the official reports of debates of the Ontario Legislature and its committees.
• Demonstrate the utmost tact, diplomacy and good judgement in all interactions in a politically sensitive environment.
• Transcribe substantially verbatim English and French transcripts of the House and its committees.
• Attend legislative meetings to gather information to aid in the accurate preparation of Hansard reports.
• Work as part of a team to solve problems and share information to meet strict deadlines.

How You Qualify

• Minimum completion of a one-year college diploma, or equivalent six months to one-year of related experience.
• Superior knowledge of written and spoken English and French; good listening and comprehension skills to convert speech to text, with superior grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling skills; as well as fast and accurate keyboarding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines, as well as flexibility to handle varying assignments.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and reliably check facts and quotations.
• Keen interest in and knowledge of current affairs.

Note

• The majority of your work will be in English, but strong competence in both languages is a requirement.
• Some evening work and occasional travel are required.
• Transcription and grammar tests in English and in French are part of the selection process.

Here’s what awaits you

• A dynamic, unique work environment.
• A team of dedicated professionals.
• Support for your career through training and development.
• Access to an employee and family assistance program.

Contract: contract opportunity ending June 2027.

This is an existing vacancy.

The Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail].