Legislation Database Editor (4 Positions)

Contract Position: July 2010 - November 2010
Division / Program: Editorial and Production, Canada Law Book
Location: 240 Edward Street, Aurora
Reports to: Manager, Specialized Legal Publications

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Legislation Database Editor is responsible for:

  • Researching statutes and regulations.
  • Updating, tagging and maintaining statute databases for electronic and print products.
  • Liasing with internal staff throughout the process to communicate information, resolve problems to ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications: (M) = Mandatory  or  (P) = Preferred

a) Education:
  • Completion of Post Secondary education (M)
b) Experience:
  • Experience with legal research (P)
c) Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Excellent computer skills (M)
  • Excellent English grammar and language skills (M)
  • Ability to work under pressure (M)
  • Excellent time management, oral and written communication skills (M)
  • Organized and detail-oriented (M)
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment (M)
  • Self-motivated, results-orientated work ethic (M)
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team setting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (M)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (M)
  • Ability to ask questions (M)
Application Procedure: All interested candidates are required to submit the pre-screening questionnaire that can be found below.  Forward your cover letter, resume and completed pre-screening questionnaire to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Deadline for applications is June 30, 2010.

The Cartwright Group Ltd endorses the principles of workforce diversity; all qualified employees are encouraged to apply; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Pre-screening Questionnaire

In an effort to get to know you better, we would like you to take a minute to answer a few questions.  It will enable us to develop an understanding of your interests and career goals.  Once completed, please return this questionnaire electronically and attach with your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We thank you in advance.

 

  1. What interests you about the Legislation Database Editor position? 
  2. What skills and qualities can you bring to this position?
  3. Which of the following two statements best describe the way you prefer to work?  Please give a very brief explanation.
    1. I often engage in teamwork with my co-workers because I feel their input is valuable.
    2. I feel I need to work independently to ensure accuracy and detail when working on assignments.
  4. What is your salary expectation and explain why.  (Please state a figure.)

If you are an internal applicant, please skip the following five questions.

  1. Do you know anyone currently working at Canada Law Book, CLB Media, or Dye & Durham, Divisions of The Cartwright Group Ltd, and what is your relationship with them?
  2. What is your expected salary range for this position and why?
  3. Have you ever been convicted of an offence, other than a provincial offence, for which a pardon was not granted or for which a pardon was granted but was revoked?
  4. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?  If so, permanently or temporarily?
  5. Where did you see the position posted?
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