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French Translator

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
  • Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Technical, Utilities Jobs

Description

  • Revises, review and edits translations, providing final approval, as well as support and guidance to staff for the drafting of texts.
  • manages several assignments and priorities at once; prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency and completes assigned tasks within specified deadlines
  • Adapts to changes in deadlines and translation/editing processes. Generates and implements ideas for process improvements.
  • Liaises with internal partners in managing and planning translation projects to proactively identify high volume times and recommend workflow options/audiences

Responsibilities

  • Professional office experience in a large, matrix multinational company
  • Interest in communications or government affairs and issues management
  • Achieving results, attention to details and working under pressure with a collaborative approach
  • Analytical and time management skills
  • Excellent written and spoken communication
  • Learning agility to leverage digital tools and systems such as MS Office applications, SharePoint, design and video editing software
  • University degree in French translation or equivalent required
    • Certified Translator. Certified with the Association of Translators of Ontario or Quebec equivalent required.
    • Proficient in Trados translation software

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows operating system
  • Graphic design
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Audio translating experience
  • Simultaneous translations experience

Soft Skills

  • Skilled Collaborator
  • Time management
  • Self-motivated
  • Work well under pressure
  • Attention to detail