French Canadian Linguist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct quality control activities for designated projects or accounts (EN > FRCA)

• Execute translation tasks on an as-needed basis (EN > FRCA)

• Carry out trans-creation, translation, and post-editing assignments (EN > FRCA)

• Perform other administrative duties related to translation (EN > FRCA)

• Address project-related inquiries

• Prepare, oversee, and update language materials, including glossaries, Style Guides, and work instructions, ensuring they meet quality standards

• Engage with clients regarding linguistic issues as necessary

• Develop and mentor both new and existing freelancers based on account requirements and Welocalize expectations

• Foster positive collaboration among team members and address terminology and language concerns

• Contribute to the enhancement of working processes

• Meet the objectives established by the French Team Lead

• Coordinate the efforts of translator groups on assigned accounts or projects

• Ensure that work adheres to specified deadlines and quality standards

• Guarantee adherence to the Language Process by the project/account team

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in Translation/Applied Languages or a relevant combination of education and experience

• Over 4 years of pertinent experience in the translation and localization sector

• Native-level fluency in French Canadian, both written and spoken

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

• Experience as a translator in Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer Products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, or Websites is advantageous

• Strong instinct for language (source/target)

• Familiarity with terminology related to IT consumer products, social media, and entertainment

• Comprehensive understanding of the localization process

• Proficient in standard software, including Windows and Office applications, as well as common CAT tools

• Quick to learn new localization tools and applications

• Capable of effectively presenting information and addressing inquiries from groups of managers, clients, customers, and translators

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Willingness and ability to train or educate others and share knowledge

• Capacity to work effectively in a virtual team

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Telemedicine Benefit

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• FSA and HSA

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Vacation Time: 15 days per year (increases with years of service)

• Sick Time: 6 days per year

• Paid Holidays: 8 days per year

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401 (k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Paid Adoption Leave