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Competition # : 48388
Department: Acadian Affairs
Location:
HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 03-Jun-26
About Us
The Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie (the Office), a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, serves as the central support agency for the Government of Nova Scotia, providing tools and resources for the delivery of services in French by public institutions. The Office oversees the implementation of the French-language Services Act and Regulations. The Office fosters relationships with community, government and institutional partners to help ensure the priorities of the Acadian and francophone community are reflected in the policies, programs and services of the provincial government.
The Office also recognizes the contributions of the Acadian and francophone community and supports community development initiatives across multiple sectors.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office, the Translation Program Coordinator oversees the Government of Nova Scotia’s Translation Services Program, which serves all departments and offices. In this role, the Coordinator works closely with government departments and offices, providing strategic advice, planning support, and guidance to leadership and teams across government. The Coordinator supervises a team of in‑house, certified translation professionals and manages contracts with external service providers.
The Coordinator leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures, service standards and quality controls governing the Translation Services Program and directs its efficient day‑to‑day operations and financial management. The Coordinator is responsible for the overall administration, development and delivery of the Translation Services Program, which primarily provides English‑to‑French translations and, as required, French‑to‑English and English‑to‑other‑language services. They will also advise on, mobilise and coordinate French‑language and translation supports during emergency situations, working collaboratively with senior communications teams and colleagues across government.
Operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, the Coordinator balances document translation and revision, client advisory work, contract management and team mentorship. The role also includes program oversight, as well as personally translating and reviewing complex, sensitive or urgent documents, revising materials produced by team members and external suppliers, and providing advice on the production of French‑language print and digital materials, news releases, publications and other communication products.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice and planning support to government departments and offices.
Supervise an in‑house team of certified translation professionals and manage external service provider contracts.
Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, service standards and quality controls for the Translation Services Program.
Ensure high‑quality, timely translation services that support government entities in meeting obligations under the French‑Language Services Act and Regulations.
Advise, mobilise and coordinate French‑language and translation supports during emergency situations, including work during evenings and weekends.
Balance translation and revision of documents with client advisory work, contract management and team mentorship.
Provide guidance on the production of French‑language print and digital materials, news releases, publications and other communication products.
Qualifications And Experience
You are a driven leader with demonstrated experience building collaborative and effective client relationships while producing high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. You excel in managing competing priorities and deadlines and have strong capabilities in collaborating across diverse sectors and advising leadership across government.
More Specifically, You Meet The Following Requirements
Possess a university degree in translation and a minimum of six (6) years of work experience in…
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