Translator (12 Month Contract)

CIRO / OCRI • Montreal, QC

15h • CA$60,000 - CA$70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Translation Manager, the Translator is responsible for translating, from English to French, a variety of normative texts, notices, decisions, speeches, and other specialized documents, to meet the needs of all the departments, by applying all the standard principles, techniques and processes inherent in the practice of the translator’s profession. The Translator adapts texts as needed, to reflect the reality of Québec’s investment industry. The Translator adapts the language level used to the recipient (specialist or general public). The Translator ensures the coherence of the selected terms and standardizes the terminology used in each text.

Requirements

• University degree in translation
• 2-5 years’ experience in translation in the investment and financial fields
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets terminology
• Mastery of French and English, verbal and written
• Sharp analytical mind and strong aptitude for research, especially in terminological matters
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Sense of initiative and good judgment in forecasting needs and obtaining information
• Flexibility and grace when relating to different internal clients
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivation and discipline
• Positive team spirit
• Proficient in the use of computer tools (computer-assisted translation tools, terminology management software, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Investment or financial industry training or education, an asset
• Legal translation experience, an asset
• Membership in the OTTIAQ, an asset

Responsibilities

• Translating, from English to French, a variety of normative texts, notices, decisions, speeches, and other specialized documents.
• Adapting texts as needed, to reflect the reality of Québec’s investment industry.
• Adapting the language level used to the recipient (specialist or general public).
• Ensuring the coherence of the selected terms and standardizing the terminology used in each text.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level