Production and Publication Manager (Ottawa)

Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada - Federal Courts Reports Closing date: June 4, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number FJA26J-140495-000123 Selection process number 26-FJA-EA-010 Location Ottawa, Ontario Only persons who live in a reasonable commuting distance or willing and able to relocate will be considered. Employment tenure 12 months Salary $96,235 to $104,044 Level AS-05 Who can Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada. On this page About the position Conditions of employment You need (essential for the job) Language requirements (essential for the job) You may need (asset qualifications) Our commitment Equity, diversity and inclusion Preference How to Hiring organization contact About the position Duties The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) was established in 1978 to safeguard the independence of the judiciary and provide services to federally appointed judges. The Federal Courts Reports, which are published by FJA, are the official reports of the decisions of the Federal Court of Appeal and of the Federal Court. Only those decisions that are deemed by the Editor to be of sufficient significance or importance are published in the Reports. The Production and Publication Manager is responsible for managing the production and publication of the Federal Courts Reports in print and electronic formats. This includes overseeing non legal editing and proofreading of selected decisions; coordinating translation, composition, printing, Web publication, and distribution; and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality in both official languages. The incumbent also manages publication processes, contracts, and resources and contributes to section management and planning activities. Work setting Our offices are located at 99 Metcalfe Street, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The area is served by major bus routes and a light rail station, and employees have access in the building to amenities such as kitchens, showers, change rooms, secure bicycle storage. Parking is available nearby, at the employee's expense. Close to our building, you'll find many coffee shops, restaurants and other essential services. Currently, all employees are expected to work on-site for a minimum of 3 days (4 days starting July 6, 2026) per week established by the employer. Please note that these conditions are subject to change. Intent of the process The intent of this process is to staff one (1) determinate position for a period of 12 months. A fully or partially assessed pool may be created and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the same or equivalent group and level, with various tenures and security requirements within the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada. Positions to be filled 1 Important messages Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. Merit criteria may be assessed throughout the entire process. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the closing of the process, may be used to evaluate the candidates. The screening questions and résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing. The selection committee reserves all rights to use any methods that they deem appropriate in order to evaluate the candidates (written examination, interview, reference check, etc.). Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. It is important to note that in order to manage the volume of applications, the selection committee may at any time decide to use various strategies such as the application of one or more other qualifications, the top-down selection or other strategies. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process. For Government of Canada employees: please clearly identify your substantive group and level, and your employment status, and Personal Record Identifier (PRI) in your application (if available). Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance Learn more about security screening process. You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Education A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are: - A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or - An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Learn more about degree equivalency. Experience EX1: Experience in supervising employees. EX2: Experience managing projects or workflows with various timelines. EX3: Experience using advanced editing and review features of electronic word processing or document management tools (e.g. track changes, comments, styles, version comparison, macros) to revise and validate documents. EX4: Experience working with contracts or agreements involving external service providers, including interpreting requirements and deliverables. Applied / assessed at a later date Key leadership competencies KLC1: Uphold Integrity and Respect KLC2: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders KLC3: Achieve Results KLC4: Create Vision and Strategy KLC5: Mobilize People Abilities A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally. A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing. A3: Ability to plan, organize and set priorities. A4: Ability to review, proofread and validate documents with attention to detail. Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC) Learn more about language requirements. You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date AEd1: A degree or successful completion of a program, from a recognized post‑secondary institution in business or public administration, publishing, communications, or another field related to the duties of the position. Learn more about degree equivalency. AE1: Experience managing desktop publishing. AE2: Experience using statistics, metrics or tracking tools (e.g. spreadsheets or dashboards) to monitor workload, timeliness, or production volumes, and to support planning or forecasting activities. Our commitment We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Learn more about assessment accommodation. Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you . Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service. Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. Learn more about employment equity. Preference Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons. Learn more about preference to veterans. How to Learn more about ing for Government of Canada jobs. Information you must provide - Your résumé We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. Hiring organization contact Name: The HR Team Email address: Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p01jb