Bilingual Translator, Administrative Translation

McCarthy Tétrault; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Translator to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role offers a hybrid work environment where your expertise in English and French translation will shine. You will work closely with legal professionals, ensuring that all translations align with the firm’s values and vision. The company prides itself on its commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing a collaborative culture where your contributions will be valued. If you have a passion for language and a strong background in translation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Day-one benefits including insurance

Wellness reimbursements

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Generous time off

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of translation experience in a professional services environment.
• Certified translator (OTTIAQ membership) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents from English to French accurately.
• Manage translation requests and maintain terminology databases.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Translation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in translation

Tools

memoQ

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Job Description

At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership, and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

The Bilingual Translator, Administrative Services will be part of the national team, working with lawyers and professionals across all our offices in Canada, where English is the predominant language. The role involves translating materials in English or French for lawyers or professionals who communicate only in these languages. Bilingualism (French and English) is a requirement for this position.

This position is based in Montréal, with a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Translating documents from English into French.
2. Ensuring translations accurately convey the original messages, aligning with the Firm’s Vision and Values.
3. Using translation assistant platforms and staying updated on technological advancements, including Generative AI tools.
4. Assisting with bilingual revision of documents, if needed.
5. Creating and maintaining the term base and Translation Memory through terminology research and document alignment.
6. Managing translation requests as needed.
7. Performing other related tasks.

Ideal candidate profile:

1. Undergraduate degree in translation.
2. 6-8 years of translation experience.
3. At least 5 years in a professional services environment.
4. Fully bilingual in French and English, with strong written and verbal skills.
5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills in both languages.
6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
8. Certified translator (OTTIAQ membership).
9. Knowledge of memoQ is an asset.

Benefits include:

• Day-one benefits, including insurance and wellness reimbursements.
• Competitive salary, paid overtime, and generous time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborative culture connecting lawyers and teams.

Application process:

External candidates should apply online; internal candidates via the internal careers portal on Espresso. Only selected applicants will be contacted. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. Please inform us if accommodations are needed during recruitment.