Bilingual Translator / Editor

CMHC - SCHL • Vancouver, BC

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in translation or in a related field such as linguistics.
• A minimum of three years of revision and translation experience in a similar professional environment.
• Strong knowledge of translation and terminology managements tools (FlowFit and Trados/Studio and GroupShare).
• The ability to adapt language and style to various types of documents (policy, financial and market analysis reports, social media, web content).
• Strong project management and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and juggle several projects at the same time.
• Knowledge of CMHC’s business activities and concepts (finance, economics and/or statistics).

Nice To Haves

• A professional designation or membership in a provincial or territorial association of translators, interpreters, and terminologists.
• A degree or specialized knowledge in a field related to the Corporation’s lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Revise in-depth or perform quality control on texts translated by the external provider.
• Translate high-profile CMHC documents as assigned by Linguistic Services project managers.
• Contribute to the enrichment of the central terminology base by recording the results of terminological research as a specialist.
• Ensure the processed materials are aligned with the expectations of the intended audience(s).
• Provide quality client service and return projects within agreed deadlines.
• Organize work in such a way as to manage conflicting priorities. Help colleagues with their tasks and workload when available.
• Provide linguistic support services to internal clients as required.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree