Translator - Reviser

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At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well‑being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customised financial services, retail services, access to savings and discounts and family support, and organise charity events.

Under the direction of the Translation Services Manager, you will independently manage your workload to meet deadlines by evaluating incoming requests, negotiating due dates with clients, outsourcing documents as required, and establishing priorities. You will translate written material from English to French, often under tight deadlines, and maintain the intent and style of the original material. You will coordinate freelance services, act as a liaison between customers and contractors, revise outsourced French and English documents for quality control, proofread translated material and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and typing errors before publication, and perform terminological research and create related records for the translation database.

One position will also be responsible for populating the AI translation lexicon specific to our organization.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Translation or a related field AND at least five (5) years of experience in translation or a related field.

• Translating from English to French.
• Revising documents.
• Proofreading.
• Terminological research.
• Assessing translation demands.
• Negotiating deadlines and managing changing priorities in a multi‑client environment.
• Resolving terminology concerns to ensure consistency of English and French communication.
• Managing deadlines.
• Managing freelance services.
• Managing projects.

• Client focus, organisational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to apply communication skills where there may be client resistance.

• Bilingual essential (English and French).
• Reading:
  Professional level.
• Writing:
  Professional level.
• Oral:
  Advanced level.

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care, Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family‑related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Online learning opportunities including a Linked In Learning subscription and second language training.

The selection process will be done virtually. This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of March 2 2026 and an end date of March 1 2028. This is a remote position, and the employee can be located anywhere in Canada, but must be available between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. On‑site or a hybrid arrangement is also possible depending on the employee’s preference. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

Candidates must submit a cover letter with their resume. At least one of the two documents must be in French.

START DATE:

March 2 2026

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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