Junior Translator

Junior Translator

FULL TIME, Permanent

Location: (100% on site) – Toronto
Hours: Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm (35 hours/wk.)
Salary:  $62,753 (salary goes up to $75K+ after year 2)

Company:  Our client is a leader in their industry and values its employees tremendously.  They have even won a “Best Place to Work” Award to prove it.

Perks:

• Full Health Benefits (starting day 1)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Summer Hours
• EAP
• Pension
• Professional Development
• Life Insurance
• Family atmosphere
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee Recognition Program and Events
• 11 Sick Days + 2 weeks off during winter break
• “Best Place to Work” Award

Job Summary:  The Translator is responsible for the translation of internal documents developed in English into French in accordance with the organizational style guide and industry standards.

Duties:

• Translate documents from English to French and occasionally from French to English.
• Proofreading documentation.
• Conduct terminology research and maintain the terminology database.
• Keep up with organizational and industry policies and procedures.
• Assist from time to time with special projects.
• Performs other appropriate duties related to translation, or as may be assigned from time to time.

• Fluently Bilingual (French & English) – Spoken and Written.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation.
• Minimum of 1-2 years job experience as a translator.
• Excellent proofreading abilities with a thorough knowledge of French grammar and punctuation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of office automation tools such as MS Office Suite.
• Trados software (or equivalent).