French Proofreader (bilingual French​/English

Position: French Proofreader (bilingual French/English)
Permanent Full Time

As one of Canada's leading MGAs, Financial Horizons helps over 6,500 independent advisors grow their businesses and achieve their vision of success. Financial Horizons has over 30 offices and more than 350 employees - all focused on amplifying their business with the right opportunities and solutions at the right time for them.

Canada Life acquired Financial Horizons in 2017. Canada Life is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies and serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States.

Financial Horizons continues to operate independently in the marketplace.

About

The Role
Are you a French-first language expert and a wordsmith with marketing knowledge? Are you passionate about communication, detail, and delivering exceptional brand engagement experiences?

We're looking for a highly skilled French proofreader to ensure our French-language communications are accurate, market relevant, brand-aligned, and compliant. This position plays a critical role in helping us connect with advisors, clients, partners, and employees across Quebec and French-speaking markets.

Working closely with marketing, communications, design, compliance, and business teams, you'll review and refine a wide variety of content, ensuring every French communication reflects our overall and Quebec brand voice and meets the highest standards of quality.

What You'll Do
French language review and quality assurance

Proofread, edit, and quality-check French translations and adapted content across multiple communication channels

Compare translated French content against source English copy to ensure accuracy, intent and readability are preserved

Ensure content is grammatically correct, market and culturally appropriate, and aligned with Quebec French language standards

Verify terminology, messaging, and consistency across campaigns, publications, and marketing materials

Identify and resolve inconsistencies in language, tone, formatting, and branding

Occasional translation of English content into French

Marketing and communications support

Review advisor-facing and company-facing communications, including (but not limited to):

Email communications

Marketing campaigns

Digital advertisements

Websites and landing pages

Social media content

Brochures and guides

Event materials

Presentations and speaker notes

Video scripts and subtitles

Provide recommendations to improve readability, clarity, and cultural relevance for French-speaking audiences

Project coordination

Collaborate with translation vendors, designers, content creators, and internal stakeholders

Track revisions and ensure updates are accurately implemented

Help prioritize work to support multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Participate in campaign planning discussions and provide French-language guidance early in the creative process

French language and cultural expertise

Act as a trusted resource on French-language communications and Quebec market considerations

Advise teams on terminology, tone, and cultural nuances

Support the development of French taglines, campaign themes, and brand messaging

Contribute to the maintenance of French style guides, terminology databases, and language standards

What You Bring

Post-secondary degree in Translation, French Language, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Minimum of five years of experience in French proofreading, editing, translation, or language quality assurance

Experience reviewing marketing, digital, or corporate communications is considered a strong asset

Experience in financial services, insurance, wealth management, or a regulated industry is an asset

Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) required, as the position will regularly serve our clients with English and French-speaking need

Exceptional written French with expert-level grammar, spelling, punctuation, and editing skills. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a French-language proofreading and editing assessment to demonstrate their ability to review, refine, and adapt content for French-speaking audiences

Strong English written and verbal comprehension and ability to assess translation accuracy

Knowledge of Quebec French linguistic conventions and cultural nuances

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills

Experience using Microsoft 365 applications and digital collaboration tools

Familiarity with content management systems, website publishing, and marketing technologies is an asset

What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll help ensure our French-speaking audiences receive clear, accurate, and engaging communications that reflect our brand and business objectives. Success means delivering high-quality work, maintaining consistency across channels, and serving as a valued language…