Part Time - French Translator (1 year contract)

Global Industrial; Richmond Hill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment supplier is seeking a French Translator to translate marketing and ecommerce content from English to French. The role involves reviewing translations for accuracy and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have native or near-native French proficiency, strong English skills, and experience in translating marketing materials. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment are essential. This position offers opportunities for engagement with a dynamic marketing team.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and strong English skills are required.
• Experience in translating marketing and ecommerce content is important.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for translated content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing materials and web content from English to French.
• Review and validate French translations for accuracy.
• Collaborate with teams for content updates and campaigns.

Skills

Native or near-native French proficiency

Strong English comprehension

Experience translating marketing and digital content

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple translation requests

Job description

Global Industrial

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate marketing materials from English to French, including web content, ecommerce pages, email campaigns, product descriptions, sales materials, and promotional assets.
• Review, validate, and quality-check French translations completed by external freelancers to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency.
• Identify French website content that requires translation, updates, or improvement, and proactively translate or refine content as needed.
• Ensure terminology, tone, and messaging are consistent across all French-language touchpoints.
• Collaborate with marketing, ecommerce, and product teams to support content updates and campaign launches.
• Maintain and evolve French search terms and translation standards for ecommerce sites and digital channels.

Competencies and skills

• Native or near-native French proficiency with strong English comprehension.
• Proven experience translating marketing and digital content.
• Experience or have background in industrial equipment, MRO, construction, warehousing, or related B2B industries.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical and commercial content accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple translation requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting ecommerce or B2B websites.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for translated content.
• Experience working with marketing teams or digital platforms.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.