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Welocalize

French Canadian Translator

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Job Responsibilities:

Linguist P2 - Delivering quality linguistic services to our clients

MAIN DUTIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

  • Performing on-demand translation tasks
  • Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
  • Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
  • Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
  • Managing project-related queries
  • Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
  • Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
  • Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
  • Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
  • Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
  • Meet or exceed the productivity KPI
  • Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

  • University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience in translation/localization

Experience

  • Native fluency in French Canadian
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Thorough understanding of the localization process.
  • Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
  • Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
  • Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
  • Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
  • Ability to work within a virtual team

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