French Canadian Linguist

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The French Canadian Linguist performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators for assigned accounts or projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

The role can be done remotely from Canada and it is important the successful candidate to be based in Canada.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Performing quality control tasks on assigned projects or accounts (EN > FRCA);
• Performing on-demand translation tasks (EN > FRCA);
• Performing trans-creation, translation and post-editing tasks (EN > FRCA);
• Performing other translation-related admin tasks (EN > FRCA);
• Managing project-related queries;
• Preparing, managing, and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to quality standards and up to date;
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required;
• Developing and training new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs;
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters;
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes;
• Achieving the goals set by the French Canadian Lead.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience in the translation and localization industry.
• Fluent in French Canadian (native level), both written and spoken, fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Experienced as a translator in Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer Products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites is a plus;
• Excellent feel for language (source/target);
• Knowledge of terminology in the following subject matters IT consumer products, social media and entertainment;
• Thorough understanding of the localization process;
• Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications and standard CAT tools;
• Other relevant skills:
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and translators;
• Ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge;
• Ability to work in a virtual team.