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Employment OpportunitiesBilingual Legislative Drafter The Yukon is a dynamic legal environment. Yukon has broad province-like powers and the territory is home to a greater number of modern land claims and self government agreements than anywhere else in Canada. As Bilingual Legislative Drafter you will have the opportunity to be part of that fast evolving legal landscape while at the same time enjoying an unsurpassed natural environment within a culturally and socially vibrant capital city. Reporting to the Chief Legislative Counsel, and as a member of the Legislative Counsel team, the Bilingual Legislative Drafter is responsible for drafting legislation in French to ensure the government meets its obligations under the Languages Act. The incumbent must ensure that the French version of legislation is a valid expression of the policy and legislative objectives of government. The person will also draft motions in French to amend legislation; perform terminology and documentary research; and prepare other complex legal material in French. As Bilingual Legislative Drafter, you must have the highest proficiency in French and English, be able to communicate with clients and colleagues and receive instructions in English, and draft in French. The incumbent must have the ability to work with a minimum of supervision. You will also participate as a member of the Legislative Counsel team, working closely with the Chief Legislative Counsel, Legislative Counsel and staff in the unit in the preparation of legislation and in the development, review and maintenance of drafting manuals, conventions and internal procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in legislative drafting in French (with translation from English to French), either in government or in the private sector. Applicants must have a law degree. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume clearly demonstrating their qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. A one year eligibility list will be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions and may also be used for similar positions within the department. Approved candidates will be provided reimbursement of interview/relocations expenses if required, in accordance with the Interview & Relocation Expense Directive. For more information about this posting, please contact Brian Farrell, Director, Human Resources (867)667-5105. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Quoting the competition number, please submit your resume/application to: Yukon Government, Public Service Commission, Box 2703, 2071 - 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6. Telephone: (867) 667-5653, Toll free (In Yukon) 1-800-661-0408 local 5653, Fax (867) 667-5755, Email resume@gov.yk.ca. "Committed to employment equity"
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Last Updated: 2009-11-20
