English–French CA Translator – Fashion Marketing

Ardene; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American fashion retailer is seeking a CA Translator – Fashion Marketing to engage with both English and French content. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating various materials, ensuring consistency with brand voice, and managing diverse projects within a creative team. Candidates must possess advanced skills in both languages, a related degree, and experience in the fashion industry. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Laval, Quebec, offering an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing programs

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in both English and French (Canadian French required).
• Degree in Translation (OTTIAQ certification is a plus).
• Experience in fashion, retail, or lifestyle marketing.

Responsibilities

• Translate content from English to French, ensuring tone and accuracy.
• Proofread and edit bilingual content for grammar and style consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams on bilingual deliverables.

Skills

English-French proficiency

Writing and editing skills

Multitasking

Familiarity with AI-assisted writing tools

Understanding fashion marketing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Translation

Tools

Translation platforms

CAT tools

Job description

Location Details: Head Quarters

PostalCode: H7X 4G8

Category: Corporate

Requisition Number: 19624-TRA-10-12-2025

Date Opened: December 10, 2025

Number of Openings: 1

Job Type: Permanent

Pay Class: Full Time

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Career Level: Mid-Level

Who We Are:

Hey, we’re Ardene!

We’re the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we’re on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally – not to mention ardene.com and our app!

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

Want to learn more about Life at Ardene? Check out our careers site for the latest updates & read one-on-one personal interviews with team members from across Ardene.

https://ardenecorporate.com/life-at-ardene

Description:

WHO YOU ARE:

As a English–French CA Translator – Fashion Marketing, you thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are great at multitasking and communication, are driven, and results-oriented. You are recognized for your flawless strategic and project execution skills from start to finish.

Your primary responsibility will be translating content from English to French, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Write high-quality AI prompts to generate product descriptions in both English and French, ensuring tone, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Proofread and edit bilingual content, ensuring correct grammar, spelling, style consistency, and brand voice across materials.
• Translate HR and internal documents, such as policies, training materials, announcements, launch packages and internal communications.
• Translate and adapt social media texts, ensuring platform-appropriate tone and engagement.
• Maintain and update the brand book/glossary, ensuring terminology consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, E-commerce, Creative, HR) to ensure timely and accurate bilingual deliverables.
• Conduct quality checks on AI-generated copy to ensure accuracy, tone, and compliance with brand standards.
• Translate and localize marketing content from English to French with attention to cultural nuance and market relevance, including email marketing, paid ads, seasonal launches, lookbook copy, brand books, and more.
• Ensure French communications comply with Quebec language laws and requirements, adapting content to meet legal and linguistic standards.
• Various translations as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Native or near-native proficiency in both English and French (Canadian French required).
• Degree in Translation (OTTIAQ certification an asset).
• Experience in fashion, retail, or lifestyle marketing
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT, translation platforms, CAT tools).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

GROW WITH US!

We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people – whether it’s in-store or at the head office. From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations. We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team! Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains!

Ardene is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of an individual’s race, ancestry, color, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, family status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.