French Canadian Linguist

TransPerfect•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TransPerfect's Montreal-based office is looking for English-to-French translators with varying levels of experience (intermediate or senior) in banking and insurance. You will be responsible for the translation and bilingual proofreading of documents for a diverse range of clients. TransPerfect offers the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements from our downtown Montreal location.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and cultural knowledge in source and target languages (English and French in Canada).
Particular attention to language quality and translation accuracy.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to stay focused on the tasks at hand.
Ability to quickly acquire new skills and adapt to various technologies and platforms.
Ability to handle a multitude of projects and manage ever-changing priorities with poise, while accurately monitoring and meeting each deadline.
Professionalism in any situation, especially under time constraints.
Positive attitude towards change, customer-centric mindset, and proactive approach to avoiding and solving problems.
Minimum a bachelor’s degree or certificate in translation or equivalent.
Native-level proficiency in Canadian French and fluent English.
Experience in the translation and bilingual proofreading of documents related to banking and insurance.
Excellent command of MS Office Suite software and computer-aided translation tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other document sharing platforms is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Translate and revise high-visibility content within the banking and insurance sectors.
Provide translations tailored to the French-Canadian market using, among other things, idiomatic expressions.
Be a brand ambassador by becoming an extension of the client’s brand within TransPerfect and maintaining brand consistency across all projects.
Use and update translation memories and glossaries.
Manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
Keep project managers informed of the status of each project and meet internal and client deadlines.
Perform administrative tasks as needed to support your work and the company’s key performance indicators.
Participate in the training of new team members and freelancers, and provide feedback, as needed.
Act as a representative of the Linguistics Department, by engaging with clients to better understand their preferences, updating style guides, glossaries, instructions, and reference documents, and resolving issues as they arise.
Make recommendations to your supervisor on ways to improve processes as part of TransPerfect’s Montreal office commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Multi-level group insurance that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance/in case of accident death
Pension plan
Flexible work schedule can be discussed
Hybrid work from the office located in downtown Montreal
Continuous Professional Development program
Quarterly bonuses according to performance
Paid sick days
Wellness program
Mentoring program