Senior Translator-Revisor

Fives DyAG Corp.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Senior Translator-Revisor role in Montreal, hybrid with 2 days in office, reporting to the Associate Manager of Translation Services. You will translate and revise English-to-French content across corporate communications, insurance and technology, using memoQ and FlowFit to ensure quality and consistency while meeting productivity goals.

The role requires 10+ years in translation (5+ years in revision), bilingual in English and French, with strong terminology skills and experience in banking.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in translation with 5+ years in revision in banking
• Bilingual French and English (minimum 10 years)
• Experience with translation project management and terminology databases
• Knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ; Copilot is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Strong attention to detail and brand voice adherence

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term translation projects with coordinators and suppliers
• Serve as language expert for colleagues and partners
• Coach and guide junior translators
• Fill in for Associate Manager as needed
• Ensure translation tone aligns with brand guidelines
• Conduct terminological research and update terminology databases
• Deliver high-quality turnkey translations meeting SLAs
• Work under pressure and manage emergencies and priorities

Skills

Translation experience

Bilingual EN-FR

Communication skills

Terminology research

FlowFit

memoQ

Copilot

Team player

Production mindset

Education

B.A. English→French translation

OTTIAQ membership asset

Tools

FlowFit

memoQ

Copilot

Job description

Senior Translator-Revisor

Location: Montreal, QC

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days in office

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 1 year (extension possible)
• Pay Rate: C$57.00–C$70.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not required

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Manager of Translation Services, you will translate and revise texts translated internally or externally (from English into French) in all businesses of the organization, specifically in corporate communications, insurance and technology, by using translation tools (memoQ, Globalese) judiciously to ensure the quality and consistency in translated documents and to hit the productivity goals for your level.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end long-term translation projects, by working with the coordinator, internal partners and external suppliers
• Serve as the language expert for your colleagues, internal partners and suppliers
• Coach, train and guide less experienced team members in translation and customer service issues and challenges
• Fill in for the Associate Manager, as required
• Demonstrate strong file analysis skills and decisiveness
• Ensure the tone and style of translated documents follow the brand guidelines
• Conduct terminological research to produce high-quality translations, and add to the terminological database by creating records
• Work with internal partners and other members of the Translation Services to produce quality turnkey translations
• Meet or exceed service level agreements
• Be able to work under pressure, and manage emergencies and priorities

Required Skills

• Experience in translation – minimum 8 years required
• Bilingual in French and English – minimum 10 years required
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to answer questions for other team members and serve as the go-to resource
• Conduct terminological research
• Knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ – minimum 8 years required
• Attention to detail
• Full proficiency of French and English language nuances in the team's field of specialty – corporate communications, insurance and technology
• Accuracy and attention to detail – take personal accountability for the quality of the work; make sure the work is done right and is of high quality
• Efficiency – find ways to make the most of the available time and resources; improve efficiency and productivity by organizing your schedule
• Team player – work effectively with other team members to hit common goals; help maintain a good work atmosphere
• Development – keep up to date in your field by reading feature articles and trade publications; identify personal development needs and take steps to meet them
• Technology – be familiar with request management and translation tools; knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ, and Copilot, is a definite asset
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and in a team; interest in special assignments

Preferred Skills

• Membership in OTTIAQ is an asset
• Skills in coaching to give feedback to junior translators
• Experience in the banking sector or in a structured work environment
• Experience in insurance
• Knowledge of Copilot is a definite asset
• Experience working on senior leadership communications or corporate communications

Education Requirements

• B.A. with specialization in English-to-French translation required
• Membership in OTTIAQ is an asset

Required Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in translation and five years of experience in revision in a structured work environment, specializing in banking
• Experience in post-editing of machine translation

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in the banking sector or structured work environment
• Experience in insurance
• Experience working on senior leadership communications or corporate communications
• Capable of working in production most of the day, reviewing

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced work environment with a balance of approximately 60% revision and 40% translation tasks
• Approximately 2 hours weekly spent in meetings
• Interaction with internal and external partners
• Contractor will have access to customer data
• Overtime possible
• On-the-job training provided

Important Notes

• Candidates must live within a reasonable distance of the hub location; those who live too far away will not be considered
• Interview process: 1 round virtual (20 minutes), followed by a 3-hour test — details will be shared during the 20-minute call; if the test results are satisfactory, an in-person interview of 1 hour will follow

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across Canada, serving a broad range of corporate, retail, and institutional customers. The organization employs thousands of professionals across functions including translation and language services, technology, insurance, corporate communications, and business analysis, all working within a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14536

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