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French Canadian Linguist

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transperfect logoTransperfect · Canada
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
Mentoring
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Competitive salaryMulti-level group insurance that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance/in case of accident deathPension planFlexible work schedule can be discussedHybrid work from the office located in downtown MontrealContinuous Professional Development p rogramQuarterly bonuses according to performancePaid sick daysWellness p rogramMentoring programPrésentation généraleDescription du posteTraduire et réviser du contenu à haute visibilité dans le domaine bancaire et des assurances.Fournir des traductions adaptées au marché canadien-français en ayant recours entre autres à des expressions idiomatiques.Être propriétaire de marque en devenant une extension de la marque du client au seiHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonus

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TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job... Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. General presentation TransPerfect's Montreal-based office is looking for English-to-French translators with varying levels of experience (intermediate or senior) in banking and insurance . You will be responsible for the translat ion and bilingual proofreading of documents for a diverse range of clients . TransPerfect offers the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements from our downtown Montreal location. Job description Translate and revise high - visibility content within the banking and insurance sectors . Provide translations tailored to the French-Canadian market using, among other things, idiomatic expressions. Be a brand ambassador by becoming an extension of the client's brand within TransPerfect and maintaining brand consistency across all projects. Use and update translation memories and glossaries. Manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. Keep project managers informed of the status of each project and meet internal and client deadlines. Perform administrative tasks as needed to support your work and the company's key performance indicators. Participate in the training of new team members and freelancers, and provide feedback, as needed. Act as a representative of the L inguistics Department, by engaging with clients to better understand their preferences, updating style guides, glossaries, instructions, and reference documents, and resolving issues as they arise . Make recommendations to your supervisor on ways to improve process es as part of TransPerfect's Montreal office commitment to continuous improvement. Skills required E xcellent communication skills (written and oral) and cultural knowledge in source and target languages (English and French in Canada). P articular attention to language quality and translation accuracy . E xcellent organizational skills and ability to stay focused on the tasks at hand. Ability to q uickly acquire new skills and adapt to vario us technologies and platforms . Ability to handle a multitude of projects and manage ever-changing priorities with poise , while accurately monitoring and meeting each deadline. P rofessionalism in any situation, especially under time constraints . P ositive attitude to wards change, customer-centric mindset, and proact ive approach to avoiding and solving problems. Required experience and skills Minimum a bachelor's degree or certificate in translation or equivalent. Native-level proficiency in Canadian French and fluent English. Experience in the translation and bilingual proofreading of documents related to banking and insurance. E xcellent command of MS Office Suite software and computer-aided translation tools. E xperience with other document sharing platforms is considered an asset. A ppropriate number of years of relevant experience depending on the level of the position: intermediate (from 2 to 4 years) or senior (5 years or more). Evolution First month: Get trained on TransPerfect's translation software and other applicable company platforms. Get to know banking and insurance clients and receive projects as a brand translator. Second month: Successfully complete the brand translator training while demonstrating a good understanding of the assigned brands. Start projects as a brand proofreader . Third month: Successfully complete the brand proofreader training and demonstrate the ability to work independently using all applicable files. Receive training on the various platforms of banking and insurance clients and begin direct communication with the assigned clients.


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