Translator-Reviser; Bilingual - temporary

Translator‑Reviser (Bilingual) – 6 months temporary

Canada’s Drug Agency

Location: Ottawa, Ontario;
Toronto, Ontario (hybrid); remote

Closing date: January 9, 2026

Salary range: $68,340 to $85,680 per year

Status: Full time, temporary, 6 months

Canada’s Drug Agency is a pan‑Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not‑for‑profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape. We provide health care system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Publishing team. Under the direction of the Director, Publishing Services, this position is responsible for the English‑to‑French translation and revision of Canada’s Drug Agency materials, including scientific reports (e.g., drug reimbursement recommendations, key messages of reports), annual symposium‑related content, and corporate collateral (e.g., newsletters, web text, social media posts, and presentations).

This position will interact with staff from across the organization who request translation services. Translation of scientific and nonscientific involves conducting terminological research, maintaining terminology records, and ensuring the overall quality, consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of translations. This position also involves assigning work to freelance translators and revising their translations.

• Translate material, using Logi Term, to reflect the content and format of the English source
• Revise externally translated materials for accuracy, clarity, concision, quality of language, and consistency of vocabulary
• Ensure quality control of formatted materials
• Track and communicate status of translation requests, as needed
• Feed translated materials to Logi Term to maintain up‑to‑date internal centralized records of all translated text
• Maintain documentation of translation processes and look for ways to innovate and increase efficiencies for continual improvement
• Manage external translation and associated editing and revision of materials by:
• Obtaining and evaluating quotes for translation projects
• Ensuring appropriate files and instructions are provided to contract translators
• Liaising with contract translators to answer translation questions, resolve logistical challenges, and meet deadlines within budget
• Ensuring quality of finished product by editing and revising translated materials for consistency and accuracy
• As time permits, review French web pages to ensure appropriate text is translated and accurate

• Translator certification from a professional association (e.g., ATIO, OTTIAQ, CTTIC)
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical, and/or health care fields

• A team‑focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• A competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• A comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; spending accounts to meet your health care and individual wellness needs; and an employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, your birthday as a paid day off, and other leave options)
• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model that promotes work‑life balance
• Opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
• Personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
• A friendly culture in which community engagement is supported and people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized
• The opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect…