Senior French Translator

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group seeks a Senior French Translator to translate, edit and proofread English-French content for internal procedures and frontline processes. You will collaborate with content writers, leads, intake specialists, and French-speaking colleagues in an Agile environment.

The role requires 3+ years of translation experience, expert French, and a translation degree. Proficiency with MemoQ/MultiTerm and translation-memory tools is essential for ensuring linguistic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional translation experience.
• Expert-level French and strong English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Translation.
• Experience with translation memory software.
• MemoQ and MultiTerm or similar tools.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Accurate translation/adaptation between English and French.
• Attention to detail and linguistic accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Translate, edit, and proofread English and French content for internal procedures and frontline processes.
• Collaborate with content writers, leads, intake specialists, and French-speaking teammates.
• Review translations to ensure clarity, grammar, and consistency.
• Relay concepts between English and French, preserving tone and meaning.
• Adapt content for French language and cultural requirements.
• Support internal content updates across lines of business.
• Work within an Agile pod to support translation and content activities.
• Coordinate with translation vendors as needed.
• Utilize translation memory and terminology management tools.

Skills

3+ years translation experience

Expert-level French

Strong English proficiency

Editing & proofreading

Ability to translate/adapt English-FR

Attention to linguistic accuracy

Collaborative in fast-paced env.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation

Tools

MemoQ

MultiTerm

Translation memory software

Job description

Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is looking for a Senior French Translator to support internal Knowledge Management initiatives. This role will translate, edit, and proofread English and French content related to internal procedures and frontline processes. The successful candidate will work within an Agile environment and collaborate with content writers, content leads, intake specialists, and French-speaking team members across the organization.

Contract: 6 Months

Extension: Potential, based on business needs

Hybrid: 1–2 days per week onsite; Wednesdays and every 3rd Friday

Experience: 3+ years of translation experience

Key Responsibilities

• Translate written and spoken materials accurately between English and French.
• Translate and adapt internal procedures and content supporting frontline and back-office employees.
• Review, edit, and proofread translated content to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency.
• Relay concepts, ideas, and information effectively between English and French while maintaining the intended meaning and tone.
• Adapt content appropriately for French language and cultural requirements.
• Support internal content and procedure updates across various lines of business.
• Work within an Agile pod to support project-related translation and content activities.
• Collaborate with Content Writers, Content Leads, Intake Specialists, French Content Specialists, and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple translation requests and deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
• Work with translation vendors when required.
• Use translation memory and terminology management tools to maintain consistency across content.
• Support content updates and translation activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of professional translation experience.
• Expert-level French and strong English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Translation.
• Experience working with translation memory software.
• Experience with MemoQ and MultiTerm or similar translation/terminology management tools.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to accurately translate and adapt concepts between English and French.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to linguistic accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with MemoQ and other translation tools.
• Experience working with HTML.
• Experience with Jira and ServiceNow.
• Experience working with SharePoint.
• Experience translating or editing internal organizational content and procedures.
• Experience working in an Agile environment or within a large organization.
• Experience working with translation vendors.
• Experience supporting content teams or Knowledge Management functions.