French Translator

March of Dimes Canada

8d•Remote

About The Position

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward. Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability. Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs. Sous la responsabilité d’un directeur de la Marche des dix sous du Canada, le ou la traducteur(trice) réalise principalement des projets de traduction de l’anglais vers le français pour les différents services de l’organisation. La personne titulaire du poste assure la traduction de divers documents administratifs et organisationnels, en veillant à fournir des traductions de qualité dans les délais requis. Veuillez noter qu’il s’agit d’un poste offert en télétravail partout au Canada. Pour les personnes résidant dans la région de Québec, des modalités de travail différentes peuvent s’appliquer selon les besoins de l’organisation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Translation or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered
Experience in administrative translation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Demonstrates a high level of initiative.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented, dependable, and thorough.
Demonstrates discipline, accuracy, reliability, and motivation.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong planning skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to establish and adjust priorities to manage multiple competing demands.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and consistently meet established timelines.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and internet-based tools required for the role.
Member in good standing of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ).

Responsibilities

Translate a variety of documents for different departments across the organization in a timely manner, ensuring excellence in French spelling, grammar, syntax, and overall language quality.
Review and proofread documents to be translated, identifying and correcting spelling, grammar, and syntax errors.
Convert, edit, format, and resize documents according to specifications, while ensuring appropriate quality control.
Develop and maintain an organization-wide terminology database to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across translations.
Conduct terminology research as required to enhance and maintain the existing terminology database.
Maximize efficiency through excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Provide linguistic support, serve as a language resource, and collaborate effectively with internal clients across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.