Description

Translate a variety of written material from one language to another, maintaining the content, context and style of the original material to the greatest extent possible. Translated material includes communication and marketing collateral such as website copy, blog posts, and intranet content; news releases; social media posts; and ad copy; as well as company documents, forms, reports, letters, policies, manuals, and procedures
Act as a linguistic counsellor and cultural advisor while also performing quality control checks (proofreading) to avoid any errors in the final product to ensure it meets communication and brand standards
Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries for the preparation of glossaries, terminology banks, technological files, lexicons and resource centres, and add to terminological databases
Work closely with other translators, corporate communications specialists, marketing specialists and business subject matter experts across the company

Responsibilities

University degree in translation (English to French), with a specialization in translation
Five to eight years’ experience in a translator role (experience in the insurance industry is an asset)
Experience in consumer brands, digital media, and social media is required
Experience in financial, legal and human resources translation is an asset
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and various terminology banks (including LogiTerm)
Ability to work with and protect confidential information
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines, and effectively balance multiple competing priorities
Customer-focused and thrive in a virtual team environment
Exceptional translation, proofreading, written communication, and verbal communication skills in French and English
Organized, resourceful, fast, and impeccable attention to detail
Effective and calm when working under pressure
Professional, friendly, and courteous — excellent at building relationships across diverse groups

Hard Skills

Microsoft Office
Social media platforms
Customer relations
Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
Information security
Relationship building
Advanced language knowledge
Advanced writing skills
Proofreading and editing skills
Audio translating experience
Document interpretation
Simultaneous translations experience

Soft Skills

Economical Insurance

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Main info
Language English, French
Experience level Mid Level
Job type Full Time, Temporary
Salary negotiable
CountryCanada

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We offer

Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company share ownership program
Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
Wellness and recognition programs
Discounts on products and services

Translator-12 month contract

Description

Act as a linguistic counsellor and cultural advisor while also performing quality control checks (proofreading) to avoid any errors in the final product to ensure it meets communication and brand standards

Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries for the preparation of glossaries, terminology banks, technological files, lexicons and resource centres, and add to terminological databases

Work closely with other translators, corporate communications specialists, marketing specialists and business subject matter experts across the company

Responsibilities

University degree in translation (English to French), with a specialization in translation

Five to eight years’ experience in a translator role (experience in the insurance industry is an asset)

Experience in consumer brands, digital media, and social media is required

Experience in financial, legal and human resources translation is an asset

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and various terminology banks (including LogiTerm)

Ability to work with and protect confidential information

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines, and effectively balance multiple competing priorities

Customer-focused and thrive in a virtual team environment

Exceptional translation, proofreading, written communication, and verbal communication skills in French and English

Organized, resourceful, fast, and impeccable attention to detail

Effective and calm when working under pressure

Professional, friendly, and courteous — excellent at building relationships across diverse groups

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

We offer

Hybrid work schedule for most roles

Company share ownership program

Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions

Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations

Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams

Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents

Wellness and recognition programs

Discounts on products and services