Position Title: Professional - Translator - Senior
Line of Business: DIGITAL STRATEGY & USER EXPERIENCE - DIGITAL DIRECT BANKING - Mobile and online banking
Target
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Extension/FTE: Yes for extension, conversion - potential
Remote/Hybrid
:
In office - Wednesday and 3rd Friday of the month (potential to change)
Location Address: 81 Bay 18th Floor
Project: CW will be working on multiple projects all related to mobile and online banking (software based). 80% editing previous material/updating and 20-30% translating.
Job Description:
As a French Translator and Editor, you’re responsible for translating, reviewing, editing and proofreading content fo online banking, our mobile apps, You’ll review and edit English-to-French translations for accuracy, consistency, concision, tone, typography and grammar. You’ll make sure that all translations align with the client's voice and tone, brand and accessibility standards. You’ll contribute to our French processes and documentation.
We’re looking for someone who’s detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines and has great interpersonal skills.
How You’ll Succeed
· Proficient in French at a native level:
You bring extensive knowledge of the French language that’s backed by a degree in translation or equivalent work experience. You have strong terminology research skills, awareness of French-Canadian nuances and good working knowledge of Trados Studio, OQLF’s standards, Termium, Le GDT, Antidote and terminology databases
· Maintain French alignment:
You translate, proofread and edit translations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to editorial standards and to the Office Québécois de la langue Française. You pride yourself in ensuring content from vendors, clients and external partners is accurate and meets organizational standards and best practices.
· Effectively manage translation:
You’re highly detail and process-oriented. You manage translation requests in a timely and cost-effective manner, working cooperatively with our partners and vendors.
· Take initiative:
You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines. You proactively resolve the complexities and ambiguities that arise on projects. You use your excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills to champion the French translation discipline and its nuances.
· Recommend process improvements:
You regularly review the French translation and editing process, focusing on continuous improvement. You will be asked to recommend and implement ways to make the project process as efficient as possible including CAT tools and Content libraries.
Must haves:
1. Strong English and native French language proficiency. Extensive knowledge of the French language and are aware of French Canadian specificities.
2. 5+ years work experience in marketing, banking, software development, user experience design environment with editing and translating content that follows brand guidelines and meets WCAG accessibility standards. Adhered to OQLF standards and helped maintain a content style guide.
3. Familiar with software development cycle in agile delivery environment.
Nice to have:
- Previous FI experience
Soft Skills
- You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends
- You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
- You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
- You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Education and Certifications
:
Strongly preferred degree or diploma in Translation (English to French)
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