French Canadian Linguist

TransPerfect · Montréal

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General presentation 

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. 

Job description 

  • 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. 

Skills required 

  • 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. 

Required experience and skills 

  • 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. Experience with other document sharing platforms is considered an asset. 

  • Appropriate number of years of relevant experience depending on the level of the position: intermediate (from 2 to 4 years) or senior (5 years or more). 

Evolution 

  • First month: 

  • Get trained on TransPerfect’s translation software and other applicable company platforms. 

  • Get to know banking and insurance clients and receive projects as a brand translator. 

  • Second month: 

  • Successfully complete the brand translator training while demonstrating a good understanding of the assigned brands. 

  • Start projects as a brand proofreader. 

  • Third month: 

  • Successfully complete the brand proofreader training and demonstrate the ability to work independently using all applicable files. 

  • Receive training on the various platforms of banking and insurance clients and begin direct communication with the assigned clients. 

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 

Présentation générale

Le bureau de TransPerfect basé à Montréal est à la recherche de traducteurs-réviseurs de l’anglais au français de différents niveaux d’expérience (intermédiaire ou principal) dans le domaine bancaire et des assurances. Vous serez responsable de traduire et de réviser des documents appartenant à divers clients. TransPerfect offre la possibilité de travailler en mode hybride à partir du bureau situé au centre-ville de Montréal.

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