Polish Video Game Proofreader - Ottawa

Keyword Studios; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A video game localization company in Ottawa seeks Polish speakers for proofreading roles in a multicultural environment. Responsibilities include checking video game content for errors, ensuring consistency, and minor translations. Candidates should be proficient in English and Polish, comfortable with digital technologies, and preferably have experience in similar positions. The role offers flexible working options and potential for full-time opportunities, starting at $19.75 per hour plus bonuses.

Benefits

Bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM

Paid 3-day training

Accrued vacation

Internet subsidy for remote work

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate in English and Polish, both verbally and in writing.
• Must live in the Ottawa area.
• Must be available to work both from home and in-office.

Responsibilities

• Proofread texts and video game content for spelling, syntax, and typography.
• Check texts for consistency and recommend changes.
• Write error reports and ensure subtitles match audio tracks.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Polish

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Comfortable with digital technologies

Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT!

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for Polish speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

Bank of Candidates

If successful in our recruitment process, candidates will join our pool of candidates and will be contacted once we have an opportunity.

Main tasks

• Proofreading texts and video game content (spelling, syntax, typography).
• Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes where necessary.
• Writing error reports.
• Performing minor, simple translations.
• Ensuring subtitles match the audio tracks.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English and Polish (spoken and written).
  Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in writing). This is due to the position requiring constant communication with clients and team members outside of the province of Quebec and Canada
• Live in the Ottawa area.
• Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands.
• Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently.
• Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens).
• An interest in the video game industry.
• Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset).

Benefits

• $19.75 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM).
• Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities.
• Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site.
• Internet subsidy for employees working from home.
• Paid 3-day training, accrued vacation, and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.
• Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Good luck, and we look forward to meeting you!

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Ottawa

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Remote