Senior Translator-Revisor

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technical Talent in Montreal, QC, seeks a Senior Translator-Revisor to translate and revise texts from English into French across corporate, insurance and tech domains. You will use memoQ and FlowFit to ensure quality and consistency while meeting productivity goals.

This 1-year contract is hybrid—2 days in office, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role requires 8+ years of translation and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of translation experience.
• Bilingual French and English with 10+ years overall proficiency.
• Strong communication skills across corporate contexts.
• Experience with FlowFit and memoQ; Copilot is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end long-term translation projects with coordinators and external suppliers.
• Serve as language expert for colleagues and partners.
• Coach and guide junior team members on translation and customer service.
• Fill in for the Associate Manager as required.
• Ensure translations follow brand tone and style.
• Conduct terminological research and grow the terminology database.
• Collaborate with translation team to deliver high-quality turnkey translations.
• Meet or exceed service level agreements and manage priorities.

Skills

Translation

French-English bilingual

Communication skills

Terminology research

Team collaboration

Tools

memoQ

FlowFit

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 organising 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