Senior Translator-Revisor

Job summary

Translate and revise English-to-French materials across corporate communications, insurance, and technology, using translation tools to maintain quality, consistency, and productivity. Manage long-term translation projects, conduct terminology research, support and coach colleagues, and meet service-level agreements while handling priorities and urgent work.

Job details

Senior Translator-Revisor Location: Montreal, QC Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days in office Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 1 year (with potential for extension) Pay Rate: C$57.00–C$70.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime possible Travel Requirements: Not required Job Summary Reporting to the Associate Manager of Translation Services, you will translate and revise texts translated internally or externally (from English into French) in all businesses of the organization, specifically in corporate communications, insurance and technology, by using translation tools (memoQ, Globalese) judiciously to ensure the quality and consistency in translated documents and to hit the productivity goals for your level. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end long-term translation projects, by working with the coordinator, internal partners and external suppliers Serve as the language expert for your colleagues, internal partners and suppliers Coach, train and guide less experienced team members in translation and customer service issues and challenges Fill in for the Associate Manager, as required Demonstrate strong file analysis skills and decisiveness Ensure the tone and style of translated documents follow the brand guidelines Conduct terminological research to produce high-quality translations, and add to the terminological database by creating records Work with internal partners and other members of the Translation Services to produce quality turnkey translations Meet or exceed service level agreements Be able to work under pressure, and manage emergencies and priorities Required Experience At least 10 years of experience in translation and five years of experience in revision in a structured work environment, specializing in banking Experience in post-editing of machine translation Minimum 8 years of experience in translation Minimum 10 years of bilingual proficiency in French and English Minimum 8 years of knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ Required Skills Experience in translation is a must Bilingual in French and English — full proficiency of French and English language nuances in the team's field of specialty: corporate communications, insurance, and technology Strong communication skills Ability to answer questions for other team members and serve as the go-to person Conduct terminological research Knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ Accuracy and attention to detail — take personal accountability for the quality of the work; make sure the work is done right and is of high quality Efficiency — find ways to make the most of the available time and resources; improve efficiency and productivity by organizing your schedule Team player — work effectively with other team members to hit common goals; help maintain a good work atmosphere Development — keep up to date in your field by reading feature articles and trade publications; identify personal development needs and take steps to meet them Be familiar with request management and translation tools; knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ, and Copilot, is a definite asset Ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and in a team; interest in special assignments Preferred Skills Membership in OTTIAQ is an asset Skills in coaching to give feedback to junior translators Experience in the banking sector or experience working in a structured environment Experience in insurance Experience working on senior leadership communications or corporate communications Knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ (noted as a definite asset in competencies) Knowledge of Copilot is a definite asset Education Requirements B.A. with specialization in English-to-French translation required Work Environment / Physical Requirements Fast-paced environment with a balance of approximately 60% revision tasks and 40% translation tasks Approximately 2 hours of meetings per week Interaction with internal and external partners Role involves access to customer data Contractor must live within proximity to the hub (candidates living too far away will not be considered) Important Notes Interview process: 1-round virtual interview of 20 minutes, followed by a 3-hour test (details shared during the 20-minute call); if the test result is satisfactory, there will be a subsequent 1-hour in-person interview Local candidates only — candidates who live too far from the hub will not be considered Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund About the Client This client is a leading financial services and banking institution with operations spanning multiple business lines including corporate communications, insurance, and technology. Employing professionals across a broad range of functions, the organization supports teams of translators, business analysts, technology specialists, solutions developers, and communications professionals working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The client emphasizes long-term growth, team culture, and high-quality deliverables across its Canadian operations. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-14536

What you’ll do

Translate and revise English-to-French materials across corporate communications, insurance, and technology, using translation tools to maintain quality, consistency, and productivity. Manage long-term translation projects, conduct terminology research, support and coach colleagues, and meet service-level agreements while handling priorities and urgent work.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree specializing in English-to-French translation is required, along with extensive translation and revision experience in a structured environment and full professional proficiency in English and French. Candidates should have experience with machine-translation post-editing and FlowFit and memoQ, with banking experience, coaching skills, and OTTIAQ membership considered assets.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Fund

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• working under pressure. · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• English-to-French Translation
• Translation Revision
• Machine Translation Post-Editing
• French-English Bilingual Proficiency
• Terminological Research
• memoQ
• FlowFit
• Globalese
• Translation Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Corporate Communications
• Insurance
• Banking
• Coaching and Training
• Attention to Detail
• Working Under Pressure

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Customer Service & Support
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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