About the role
Johnston Groupprovides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member ofCanada’s Best Managed Companiesand was named one ofManitoba’s Top Employers. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.
The Translator (EN–FR) and Coordinator is responsible for delivering high‑quality English to French translation and revision services across a variety of materials, including marketing, technical, corporate, and group insurance documents. This role plays an important part in ensuring linguistic accuracy, consistency, and clarity while supporting timely delivery and strong internal communication.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Linguistic Services, the Translator works closely with internal stakeholders to coordinate translation and documentation projects, clarify requirements, and support efficient workflows. This role also contributes to process improvements and serves as a trusted internal language resource across the organization.
-Hybrid working model based out of our Winnipeg, MB office, with three days in-office per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Translate and revise English to French content, including marketing, technical, corporate, and group insurance documents
- Proofread French materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency between English and French versions
- Maintain and update terminology databases, glossaries, translation memories, and related documentation
- Provide linguistic guidance and support, including reviewing contract wording to ensure alignment with policy intent
- Coordinate translation and documentation projects as assigned, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met
- Work with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and support timely project delivery
- Communicate project requirements, timelines, and status updates effectively
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to translation workflows and documentation practices
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in translation, linguistics, communications, or a related field
- Experience in translation, revision, and or localization project coordination
- Fully bilingual in English and French with strong writing and editing skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience creating and maintaining technical and policy documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with CAT tools such as Transifex or Localyze is considered an asset
- Knowledge of group insurance or related industries is considered an asset
- Strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
JG welcomes the opportunity to provide accommodation throughout the selection process. Please contact us to discuss your requirements by email athuman.resources@johnstongroup.caor by phone at 204-772-9565.
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About Johnston Group Inc.
One of Canada's Leading Group Insurance Administrators.
Johnston Group offers companies a new way of thinking about how to structure an employee benefit program that meets the employees’ and company’s needs. Integrity, respect and professionalism, along with a strong desire to strive for excellence, mean clients can expect exceptional service and a positive experience each time they contact Johnston Group.
Johnston Group provides benefit services to more than 30,000 businesses and their employees. With over $400 million in premiums under its administration, and over 30 years of experience, Johnston Group’s strength lies in its administrative capabilities. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a staff of approximately 200:
*issue 300 new group cases a month; *field 26,000 calls monthly from advisors, employers and employees; and *process over 1,200 health and dental claims on a typical day, virtually all within 48 hours of receipt.
Johnston Group is proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies every year since 2001 and a member of the Platinum Club since 2007. The country’s leading business awards program, sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, Mackay CEO Forums, and Queen's School of Business, recognizes excellence in privately-owned and managed Canadian companies.
In the Spirit of respect, we honour and acknowledge our head office is on Treaty One territory and the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew, Oji-Cree, Dene, Dakota, and the Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. We are grateful and thankful for our water, which comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation Treaty 3 territory, and we understand its significance in light of the many communities who currently do not enjoy the benefit of clean drinking water. We are committed to supporting the interests of Indigenous peoples and communities and we pledge to listen, learn and work together in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
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About the role
Johnston Groupprovides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member ofCanada’s Best Managed Companiesand was named one ofManitoba’s Top Employers. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.
The Translator (EN–FR) and Coordinator is responsible for delivering high‑quality English to French translation and revision services across a variety of materials, including marketing, technical, corporate, and group insurance documents. This role plays an important part in ensuring linguistic accuracy, consistency, and clarity while supporting timely delivery and strong internal communication.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Linguistic Services, the Translator works closely with internal stakeholders to coordinate translation and documentation projects, clarify requirements, and support efficient workflows. This role also contributes to process improvements and serves as a trusted internal language resource across the organization.
-Hybrid working model based out of our Winnipeg, MB office, with three days in-office per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Translate and revise English to French content, including marketing, technical, corporate, and group insurance documents
- Proofread French materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency between English and French versions
- Maintain and update terminology databases, glossaries, translation memories, and related documentation
- Provide linguistic guidance and support, including reviewing contract wording to ensure alignment with policy intent
- Coordinate translation and documentation projects as assigned, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met
- Work with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and support timely project delivery
- Communicate project requirements, timelines, and status updates effectively
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to translation workflows and documentation practices
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in translation, linguistics, communications, or a related field
- Experience in translation, revision, and or localization project coordination
- Fully bilingual in English and French with strong writing and editing skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience creating and maintaining technical and policy documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with CAT tools such as Transifex or Localyze is considered an asset
- Knowledge of group insurance or related industries is considered an asset
- Strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
JG welcomes the opportunity to provide accommodation throughout the selection process. Please contact us to discuss your requirements by email athuman.resources@johnstongroup.caor by phone at 204-772-9565.
Not the right fit? Search for Translator and Coordinator jobs in Winnipeg, MB
About Johnston Group Inc.
One of Canada's Leading Group Insurance Administrators.
Johnston Group offers companies a new way of thinking about how to structure an employee benefit program that meets the employees’ and company’s needs. Integrity, respect and professionalism, along with a strong desire to strive for excellence, mean clients can expect exceptional service and a positive experience each time they contact Johnston Group.
Johnston Group provides benefit services to more than 30,000 businesses and their employees. With over $400 million in premiums under its administration, and over 30 years of experience, Johnston Group’s strength lies in its administrative capabilities. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a staff of approximately 200:
*issue 300 new group cases a month; *field 26,000 calls monthly from advisors, employers and employees; and *process over 1,200 health and dental claims on a typical day, virtually all within 48 hours of receipt.
Johnston Group is proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies every year since 2001 and a member of the Platinum Club since 2007. The country’s leading business awards program, sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, Mackay CEO Forums, and Queen's School of Business, recognizes excellence in privately-owned and managed Canadian companies.
In the Spirit of respect, we honour and acknowledge our head office is on Treaty One territory and the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew, Oji-Cree, Dene, Dakota, and the Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. We are grateful and thankful for our water, which comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation Treaty 3 territory, and we understand its significance in light of the many communities who currently do not enjoy the benefit of clean drinking water. We are committed to supporting the interests of Indigenous peoples and communities and we pledge to listen, learn and work together in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.