Junior Translator- 6 month contract

Travelers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Vancouver seeks a Translator proficient in French. The position involves translating and proofreading various documents to ensure high-quality communication in both official languages. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and relevant experience, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Fully fluent in French, both spoken and written.
• Experience in the Insurance Industry is preferred.
• Some publishing and/or technical writing experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Translates text into French in accordance with Quebec’s French Language Charter.
• Proofreads and approves documents while adhering to Travelers’ tone of voice.
• Manages multiple assignments to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English

Advanced proficiency in French

Advanced problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in French translation

Certification from Canadian Translators Council

Tools

Trados

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Category

Communications

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

Job Profile Summary

Working under supervision, the employee is responsible for providing quality, accurate and timely translations (from English to French) as well as for reviewing and editing French content to meet business needs in both official languages.

What Will You Do?

• Translates text into French in accordance with Quebec’s French Language Charter and industry standards, as assigned.
• Proofreads and provides final approval of documents (Marketing, HR, Corporate Communications, etc.) keeping in mind the Travelers ‘tone of voice’.
• Manages several assignments and priorities at once; prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency and completes assigned tasks within specified deadlines.
• Communicates in a timely manner if deadlines will be difficult to meet.
• Adapts to changes in deadlines and translation / editing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• University degree in French translation or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in the Insurance Industry is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in English and French languages, grammar and writing skills.
• Advanced ability to work well with multiple priorities and within tight deadlines.
• Advanced problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Some publishing and / or technical writing experience an asset.
• Database / content management experience an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and translation tools (Trados, MultiTerm, DeepL, etc.).
• Certification from the Canadian Translators Council or membership in a provincial association of translators would be an asset.

What is a Must Have?

• Fully fluent with French language, both written and spoken.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.