French Content Editor #106227

Carlos Goncalves; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The French Editor position at CIBC aims to coordinate translations from external agencies, review, edit, and proofread marketing content across CIBC.com, mobile apps, and online banking. You will ensure English-to-French translations are accurate, consistent, and properly localized, occasionally translating copy directly.

Working in an Agile marketing framework, you will help maintain French editorial standards, drive optimized copy with a consistent tone, and apply SEO best practices to boost

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French with translation and editorial experience.
• Experience coordinating translation projects with agencies.
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics preferred; strong French-Canadian knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate translations from external agencies.
• Review, edit and proofread marketing content for multiple digital platforms.
• Maintain French editorial standards and tone.
• Apply SEO tactics to optimize content.

Skills

French editing

Translation coordination

CAT tools

SEO basics

Agile marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Linguistics preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Trados Studio

MemoQ

Antidote

Termium

Job description

Job Title

French Content Editor

Contract Details

Start/End Dates: 9/30/2026 - 3/29/2027

Target Start Date: end of Sept

Duration: 6 months

Potential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE: Yes / Conversion: Possible

Pay

Target rate range: $45-50hr B2B

Work Location

Office Location: 81 Bay Street Toronto

Hybrid: 1 day in office per week plus third Friday of each month (open to remote candidates outside of the local area if ideally qualified)

Working Hours

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 9-5/ 37.5 hours

Potential for OT? No

Project Details

The contractor will support marketing campaign pods. Budget is confirmed, but team assignments may shift internally.

Team

Team size: 8

Experience

How many years of experience? 5-10+

Line of Business

Line of Business: digital.com and publishing

Description

French Editor

We’re on a mission to build the relationship-focused bank of the future and we’re looking for the passionate collaborators, innovators, advisors, and leaders who can get us there. Our distinct culture is built on a shared commitment to do what’s right for our clients, our people, and our communities, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. Because life at CIBC is not only what you do, but how you do it.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a French Editor, you’re responsible for coordinating translations from external agencies, and reviewing, editing and proofreading marketing content for CIBC.com, our mobile apps, online banking, and other digital platforms. You’ll review and edit English-to-French translations for accuracy, consistency, tone, typography and grammar. Occasionally, you’ll also translate copy directly.

You’ll spend most of your time working within an Agile marketing framework to deliver accurate and concise French content. You’ll regularly contribute to the French editorial process by helping create and maintain French editorial standards, ensuring we produce fully optimized copy while maintaining a consistent voice and tone. You’ll also use SEO tactics (developed by the Digital team) to drive traffic, and accessibility best practices to ensure our pages are inclusive for all users.

We’re looking for someone who’s detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines and has exceptional interpersonal skills. If you’re a self-motivated professional with experience in translation, editing and content management, we want to hear from you.

How You'll Succeed

• Proficient in native French: You bring extensive knowledge of the French language that’s backed by a degree in translation or equivalent work experience. You have strong terminology research skills, awareness of French-Canadian nuances and good working knowledge of translation software such as Trados, MemoQ and Antidote, terminology databases such Termium, as well as Office Québécois de la langue Française (OQLF) standards.
• Maintain French alignment: You proofread and edit new content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to CIBC editorial standards as well as thos of the OQLF. You pride yourself in ensuring content from vendors, clients and external partners is accurate and meets organizational standards and best practices.
• Effectively manage translation: You’re highly detail and process-oriented. You manage translation requests in a timely and cost-effective manner, working cooperatively with our partners and vendors.
• Take initiative: You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines. You proactively resolve the complexities and ambiguities that arise on projects. You use your excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills to champion the French translation discipline and its nuances.

Who You Are

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values — trust, teamwork and accountability.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.
• You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do. You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

Summary

The main function of the Translator is to translate written or spoken materials from one language to another.

Job Responsibilities

• Listen to, understand, and translate spoken or written statements from one language to another.
• Facilitate effective communication by converting one spoken/written language to another.
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
• Edit and proofread text to accurately reflect language.
• Adapt a product or service for use in a different language and culture.

Skills

• Verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics preferred.
• 5-7 years of related experience.

Must-Have Requirements

• -5–10 years of experience in editorial and translation roles within structured environments. (English and French)
• -Extensive experience as a French content editor, overseeing digital marketing or public-facing content.
• -Degree in Translation with strong English and native French language proficiency.
• -Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, Effective Client Relationship Management Skills
• -Awareness of French Canadian linguistic and cultural specificities (does not need to be from Quebec but must have experience with French Canadian content).
• -Experience coordinating translation projects rather than performing translations directly; familiarity with how translation agencies operate.
• -Working knowledge of Trados Studio, MemoQ, and CAT tools.
• -Knowledgeable of OQLF standards.
• -Internet savvy and skilled in the use of Termium, Le GDT, Antidote and Terminology databases
• -Experience in a digital marketing environment.

Nice to Have

• Digital platform experience
• Banking experience
• Trados & MemoQ Tools

Note

Close on August 20th at 9AM