Bilingual Proofreader

Location:

Remote (Canada)

Employment Type:

Full time or Part-Time Contract (20- 40 hours/week)

Duration:  Ongoing, Long-Term Contract (Initial 6-Month Engagement with Opportunity for Extension)

About the Opportunity
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented  Bilingual Proofreader  who is fluent in both  Quebec French and English  to support a long-term consumer brand account. This is a fully remote, part-time or full time contract requiring approximately  20 to 40 hours per week .

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all marketing and consumer-facing materials are linguistically accurate, grammatically correct, and consistent with brand standards in both English and Quebec French. This role is strictly focused on proofreading
-no copywriting or editing is required.

Following the initial six-month engagement, there may be an opportunity to expand the relationship, including potential full-time employment for candidates located near one of the client's offices.

Responsibilities

Proofread marketing, promotional, and consumer-facing materials in both  Quebec French and English

Ensure all content is free of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting errors

Verify consistency in terminology, tone, and brand voice across translated and original materials

Review digital and print-ready documents before publication

Ensure French copy reflects authentic Quebec French usage and localization standards

Meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Collaborate with internal creative and account teams throughout the review process

Qualifications

3-5 years of professional proofreading experience

Native or near-native fluency in  Quebec French  with excellent written English

Strong understanding of Quebec French grammar, spelling, and language conventions

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify even minor inconsistencies

Experience proofreading marketing, advertising, retail, or consumer-facing content

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

Technical Requirements

Experience using:

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Mac or PC environment

Preferred Experience

Experience proofreading content for  consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, food, or restaurant brands

Familiarity with agency or creative studio workflows

Experience reviewing translated marketing materials

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote (Canada)

Approximately 20 hours per week

Initial six-month engagement with potential for ongoing work

Future opportunity to transition into a full‑time role (if business needs evolve). Candidates should ideally be located near one of the client's office locations should a permanent opportunity arise.

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