Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Senior Translator-Revisor
Location: Montreal, QCOnsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days in officeContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 1 year (extension possible)Pay Rate: C$57.00–C$70.00 / Hour (CAD)Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTravel Requirements: Not requiredJob SummaryReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end long-term translation projects, by working with the coordinator, internal partners and external suppliersServe as the language expert for your colleagues, internal partners and suppliersCoach, train and guide less experienced team members in translation and customer service issues and challengesFill in for the Associate Manager, as requiredDemonstrate strong file analysis skills and decisivenessEnsure the tone and style of translated documents follow the brand guidelinesConduct terminological research to produce high-quality translations, and add to the terminological database by creating recordsWork with internal partners and other members of the Translation Services to produce quality turnkey translationsMeet or exceed service level agreementsBe able to work under pressure, and manage emergencies and prioritiesRequired SkillsExperience in translation – minimum 8 years requiredBilingual in French and English – minimum 10 years requiredStrong communication skillsAbility to answer questions for other team members and serve as the go-to resourceConduct terminological researchKnowledge of FlowFit and memoQ – minimum 8 years requiredAttention to detailFull proficiency of French and English language nuances in the team's field of specialty – corporate communications, insurance and technologyAccuracy and attention to detail – take personal accountability for the quality of the work; make sure the work is done right and is of high qualityEfficiency – find ways to make the most of the available time and resources; improve efficiency and productivity by organizing your scheduleTeam player – work effectively with other team members to hit common goals; help maintain a good work atmosphereDevelopment – keep up to date in your field by reading feature articles and trade publications; identify personal development needs and take steps to meet themTechnology – be familiar with request management and translation tools; knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ, and Copilot, is a definite assetAbility to work effectively under pressure, independently and in a team; interest in special assignmentsPreferred SkillsMembership in OTTIAQ is an assetSkills in coaching to give feedback to junior translatorsExperience in the banking sector or in a structured work environmentExperience in insuranceKnowledge of Copilot is a definite assetExperience working on senior leadership communications or corporate communicationsEducation RequirementsB.A. with specialization in English-to-French translation requiredMembership in OTTIAQ is an assetRequired ExperienceAt least 10 years of experience in translation and five years of experience in revision in a structured work environment, specializing in bankingExperience in post-editing of machine translationNice-to-Have ExperienceExperience in the banking sector or structured work environmentExperience in insuranceExperience working on senior leadership communications or corporate communicationsCapable of working in production most of the day, reviewingWork Environment / Physical RequirementsFast-paced work environment with a balance of approximately 60% revision and 40% translation tasksApproximately 2 hours weekly spent in meetingsInteraction with internal and external partnersContractor will have access to customer dataOvertime possibleOn-the-job training providedImportant NotesCandidates must live within a reasonable distance of the hub location; those who live too far away will not be consideredInterview process: 1 round virtual (20 minutes), followed by a 3-hour test — details will be shared during the 20-minute call; if the test results are satisfactory, an in-person interview of 1 hour will followMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientThis client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across Canada, serving a broad range of corporate, retail, and institutional customers.
The organization employs thousands of professionals across functions including translation and language services, technology, insurance, corporate communications, and business analysis, all working within a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.About GTTGTT 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 #gttca