Overview

Location: Canada

Date published: 26-May-2025

Job ID: 144859

Description and Requirements

Work Location: Hybrid - every Wednesday and 3rd Friday of month
Position Type: Contract, 6 months (potential for extension)
Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation: $42- $53 per hour



Our leading financial client is seeking a French Translator. 


Responsibilities:

  • Proficient in French at a native level: You bring extensive knowledge of the French language that’s backed by a degree in translation or equivalent work experience. You have strong terminology research skills, awareness of French-Canadian nuances and good working knowledge of Trados Studio, OQLF’s standards, Termium, Le GDT, Antidote and terminology databases
  • Maintain French alignment: You translate, proofread and edit translations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to editorial standards and to the Office Québécois de la langue Française. You pride yourself in ensuring content from vendors, clients and external partners is accurate and meets organizational standards and best practices.
  •  Effectively manage translation: You’re highly detail and process-oriented. You manage translation requests in a timely and cost-effective manner, working cooperatively with our partners and vendors.
  • Take initiative: You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines. You proactively resolve the complexities and ambiguities that arise on projects. You use your excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills to champion the French translation discipline and its nuances.
  • Recommend process improvements: You regularly review the French translation and editing process, focusing on continuous improvement. You will be asked to recommend and implement ways to make the project process as efficient as possible including CAT tools and Content libraries.

Qualifications: 

  • Strong English and native French language proficiency. Extensive knowledge of the French language and are aware of French Canadian specificities.
  • 5+ years work experience in marketing, banking, software development, user experience design environment with editing and translating content that follows brand guidelines and meets WCAG accessibility standards. Adhered to OQLF standards and helped maintain a content style guide.
  • Familiar with software development cycle in agile delivery environment.
  • Previous FI experience
     


All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".


The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.

This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.