French Translator

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A top bank in Canada seeks a Senior French Translator & Editor for a hybrid role focused on translating and editing digital content. This position requires strong English and French proficiency, along with 5+ years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance content quality and ensure alignment with brand standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in translation and editing, ideally in digital or banking.
• Proficiency in Canadian French nuances.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate, review, edit, and proofread French content for digital platforms.
• Support multiple projects in an agile team environment.
• Manage translation requests to meet deadlines.

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Translation skills

Editing skills

Agile environment experience

Knowledge of accessibility standards

Tools

Trados Studio

Antidote

Ternium

Job description

Our client, a Top 5 bank in Canada, is looking to hire a Senior French Translator & Editor for an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion to full-time. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence every Wednesday and the 3rd Friday of each month in downtown Toronto.

Translation & Editing Responsibilities

• Translate, review, edit, and proofread French content for mobile apps, online banking, websites, and other digital platforms.
• Ensure translations are accurate, clear, and aligned with brand tone, grammar, and accessibility standards.
• Follow Canadian French language norms and adhere to official language requirements.
• Review content from vendors and internal teams to ensure quality and consistency.
• Help maintain translation processes and support improvements in workflows and tools.

Project & Workflow Management

• Support multiple projects-primarily editing and updating existing content, with some new translation work.
• Work in an agile team environment with developers, business analysts, product owners, content writers, and other translators.
• Manage translation requests efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to process improvements, including translation tools and terminology management.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile setting.
• Resolve translation and content-related issues quickly and clearly.
• Share expertise and contribute to improving content quality and workflows.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong English and native-level French proficiency, with an understanding of Canadian French nuances.
• 5+ years of experience in translation / editing, ideally within digital, marketing, or banking environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Trados Studio, Antidote, Ternium, and similar language resources.
• Experience working in agile software development environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the financial or banking sector.
• Familiarity with content style guides and content management tools.

If you are interested & qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to

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