French Translator

Work Location:Hybrid - every Wednesday and 3rd Friday of month
Position Type:Contract, 6 months (potential for extension)
Location :Toronto, ON
Compensation: $38- $48 per hour

Our leading financial client is seeking a French Editorial Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• As a French Editorial Specialist, you’ll review and edit English-to-French translated content for accuracy, consistency, tone and any typographical and grammatical errors. You may also need to provide translations of content updates and emergency translations of short pieces.
• You’ll work closely with the other French Editorial Specialists to create and maintain French editorial standards, ensuring fully optimized French content is produced while maintaining a consistent tone and voice.
• You’ll work closely with intake analysts, English editors, visual designers, developers and QA analysts to ensure timely delivery of accurate and concise French content.
• Review, edit, proofread and translate content while maintaining style, tone and editorial standards for all Digital properties.
• Work with cross-functional teams to maintain and develop French content for digital properties.
• Support the coordination of translation, Québec Marketing and Québec Legal reviews, as well as French editorial review.
• Efficiently complete tasks in a hybrid working model.

• Strong English and native French language proficiency
• Editorial and translation experience – 3+ years
• Strong terminological research skills
• Experience with Digital accessibility – 2+ years
• Experienced with content publishing and defect management tools - 2+ years

• Self starter and adaptive
• You’re an effective team player willing to share expertise, knowledge and information
• You possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• You’re detail and process oriented

• You have a degree in translation
• Experience with French Canadian specificities
• Knowledgeable in OQLF’s standards
• Experience in the use of Termium, Le GDT, Antidote and Terminology databases

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.