Job Description

The Library of Parliament is a non-partisan organization providing stimulating and
rewarding work in support of Canadian parliamentary democracy. We recognize that our
employees are our most important asset and, as such, we offer excellent benefits, a
minimum of four weeks\' vacation leave, flexible work schedule options, 35-hour work
week, learning opportunities to support professional and career development, competitive
salaries and more!
The Library believes that the excellence for which it is known is enhanced by nurturing an
inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the full
participation of all employees. The Library is committed to creating and maintaining a
diverse workforce reflecting the communities we live in and work in, the clients we work
with, and Canadian society at large.
Executive Services provides strategic support and services to the Parliamentary Librarian,
senior executives and the Library in various areas, including corporate communications, the
management of the Library\'s digital presence as well as publishing, editing and
creative services.
We are currently looking for candidates to staff the following position: Desktop Publishing
and Quality Assurance Officer.
The Desktop Publishing and Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for providing
professional and timely desktop publishing and quality assurance services to Library of
Parliament content owners, enabling them to produce high-quality documents intended for
internal users, parliamentary clients and the general public.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
PUBLISHING, EDITING AND CREATIVE SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SERVICES
Indeterminate position
CGS-5 ($58,755 - $66,294)
(Bilingual staffing - imperative: CCB/CCB)
NOTE:
While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required at Library of Parliament
workplaces located in the National Capital Region.

• Salaries based on 2019 rates

For the purposes of this selection process, the competencies listed in the attached
Competency Profile will be evaluated.

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The following knowledge criteria will also be evaluated:

• Desktop publishing work using Microsoft Word (specifically, the word processing and

formatting functions).
To be considered, candidates must have:

• A diploma from a post-secondary institution;
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office 2013 or 2016, including Word, Excel,

Outlook and PowerPoint;

• Experience in desktop publishing and with formatting functions and their effective

application in a publishing environment to ensure high-quality professional services;

• Experience proofreading text in both official languages (comparison and grammar);
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment with shifting priorities,

where team work is essential to ensure timely and responsive service for clients.
Asset:

• Experience with document management practices and a corporate electronic document

and records management system, such as OpenText Content Server.
Requirements of the Position:

• Willing and able to work the assigned schedule for Desktop Publishing and Quality

Assurance Officers to ensure service during the core hours of work, from 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on a rotational basis;

• Willing and able to work overtime during short, pre-established peak periods.

Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain:

• A successful second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing - imperative: ;
• Successful pre-employment screening.

Additional Information:

• The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages

applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and
persons with disabilities for this position.

• This selection process is open to the public.
• This selection process will include a second-language evaluation, a written exam and

an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-
based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move on to
the next stage of the selection process.

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• Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or

indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge
and/or competencies.

• On 20 June 2022, the vaccination requirement for Library of Parliament employees,

established in the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, was suspended. The Library of
Parliament will continue to monitor the situation closely. If the epidemiological
conditions change, we will determine whether to reinstate the vaccination policy and
associated essential condition of employment applicable to indeterminate,
determinate, student and intern hiring.

• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates

will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

• Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.
• Candidates must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Apply no later than 11 September 2023 - 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
To apply, please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter indicating how you meet each of
the education and experience requirements of the position. Please quote your name and Staffing
Process 23-LOP-253 in your documents, and if you apply by email, in the subject line of your email.
Send us your application:

By email:

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 613-617-0943
We thank all those who apply. Please note that only those selected for further consideration

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