English-to-French Translator - professional translation experience, including in a corporate en[...]

S.i. Systems; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in linguistic services seeks an English-to-French Translator for a 1-year contract in Montreal. This full-time role offers remote work flexibility and requires 5+ years of translation experience, particularly in the P&C insurance industry. Candidates should have excellent bilingual communication skills and be proficient with translation tools. The position involves translating various documents and collaborating with internal teams to ensure clarity and alignment with brand standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional translation experience in a corporate environment.
• Solid knowledge of the P&C insurance or financial services industry.
• Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents related to property and casualty insurance.
• Act as a linguistic resource and provide support to internal colleagues.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure translations meet business needs.

Skills

Fluency in French and English

Translation experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office Suite

Translation project management system

AI and learning platforms

Job description

English-to-French Translator —

1-Year Contract (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Montreal-based role with full-time remote work flexibility, requiring occasional presence at our downtown office as needed.

Note: 5 days – however, presence to the office at René-Lévesque Boulevard may be required / preferred occasionally (e.g. equipment retrieval / return at the beginning / end of the contract, computer failure requiring on-site IT assistance, team gatherings)

You will work closely with a team of experienced linguists and collaborate with colleagues across the company to ensure our communications—whether client-facing, technical, or operational—are clear, consistent, and aligned with our brand. If you have experience in the P&C insurance industry, and are detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about language, we would love to hear from you.

• Translate a wide range of documents related to property and casualty (P&C) insurance, including technical manuals, training materials, guidelines, job aids, newsletters, software interfaces, and more.
• Act as a linguistic resource, offering guidance and support to internal clients and fellow translators on a variety of topics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure translations are accurate, clear, and aligned with business needs.
• Maintain and update translation memories and terminology databases.
• Manage your assignments using our translation project management system.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our linguistic tools and processes.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Linguistic Services project manager.

MUST HAVE

• Full fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in French and English is essential, as this role involves regular communication—both written and verbal—with colleagues, partners, and clients across the company.
• At least 5 years of professional translation experience, including in a corporate environment.
• Solid knowledge of the general (P&C) insurance or financial services industry (strong asset).
• Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office suite, and experience working with a range of formats (including .xliff), AI, and learning platforms (Elucidat, Articulate), along with a strong motivation to continuously improve and expand skill.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive mindset.