French Language Compliance Translation Specialist

French Language Compliance Translation Specialist  About Us  Cole International is a logistics company with a proud history spanning over 65 years. From our beginnings in 1958 to becoming a national leader across Canada, our growth has been built on trust, service, and a commitment to doing what’s right. At Cole, we don’t just move goods—we move businesses forward by putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Why You'll Love This Role  This is a one (1) year contract opportunity that makes meaningful impact across the organization by helping shape how we communicate with employees, customers, and partners throughout Québec. In this role, you’ll collaborate with teams across HR, Operations, IT, Finance, Legal, and Leadership while helping strengthen compliance, consistency, and communication standards company-wide.
This role will be located wither in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, or Ottawa and is a one (1) year contract.
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support growth, operational excellence, and inclusive communication practices across the business.

What We Offer   Competitive salary: range of $40,000 to $70,000
Opportunities to grow your career within a well-established organization
A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven company culture
Opportunity to make an impact on an evolving business
What You'll Do   Translate written materials from English into Québécois French while preserving tone, intent, and legal or commercial accuracy
Support the translation of:  Employee communications and company policies
Employment agreements and HR documentation
Client-facing materials and service agreements
Training resources and internal communications
Additional translation requests as required

Review communications and documentation to support compliance with Québec language legislation, including Bill 96 and the Charter of the French Language
Advise internal stakeholders on French language requirements related to:  Employment documentation
Customer communications
Software interfaces and internal tools
Other business communications as identified

Identify compliance gaps and recommend practical solutions to support remediation efforts
Maintain and update a standardized glossary of approved French terminology to ensure consistency across all translated materials
Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Operations, and Risk & Controls teams on Québec-specific communication initiatives
Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to language compliance activities
Implement quality review and approval processes for translated content
Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and messaging across Québec-facing communications
Coordinate with external translation vendors when required
Provide translation support to other business units within the Mullen Group of Companies as needed
What You'll Bring   Fluently bilingual in English and French, with strong Québécois French language proficiency
3–5+ years of experience in translation, localization, communications, or a related field
Strong understanding of Québec language legislation, including Bill 96 and the Charter of the French Language
Experience translating legal, HR, regulatory, or technical documentation is considered an asset
Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them effectively in a business environment
Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and manage competing priorities
Post-secondary education in translation, communications, linguistics, or a related discipline is considered an asset
Join Our Team  At Cole International, we’re committed to building a workplace where collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement are part of everything we do. If you’re passionate about language, communication, and supporting compliance in a dynamic business environment, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.