Senior Translator - WFG Canada

Transamerica; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a translator to provide accurate translations between English and French for marketing materials. The ideal candidate has a university degree in translation, four years of experience, and strong attention to detail. This role supports the marketing department and helps communicate effectively with Quebec French-speaking customers, contributing to a diverse workplace in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Ten paid holidays

Sick days

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• University degree/college diploma in translation, or equivalent work experience.
• Four years of translation experience, preferably in the investment and/or insurance industry.
• Excellent research skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely translations from English to French, and vice versa.
• Develop written solutions that motivate the desired action among Quebec French-speaking target audience.
• Provide revisions of translations internally and externally as required.
• Proofread final copies, printer proofs and web postings.
• Help maintain and update the Linguistic Services terminology bank.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Adaptability to manage multiple deadlines

Self-motivated

Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

University degree/college diploma in translation or equivalent work experience

Four years of translation experience

Job description

Job Family

Administrative Services

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

This position provides English to French, and French to English, translation, proofreading, revision and adaptation of material produced by the Marketing department for World Financial Group.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely translations from English to French, and French to English, of marketing material, sales tools, market commentaries, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, legal documents and various correspondence.
• Develop written solutions that motivate the desired action among Quebec French‑speaking target audience.
• Provide revisions of translations internally and externally as required.
• Proofread final copies, printer proofs and web postings.
• Help maintain and update the Linguistic Services terminology bank.

Qualifications

• University degree/college diploma in translation, or equivalent work experience.
• Four years of translation experience, preferably in the investment and/or insurance industry.
• Excellent research skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Self‑motivated and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

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Working Conditions

• Office Environment

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Canadian Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year
• Ten (10) sick days per year
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‐being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back‑Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company‑sponsored, employee‑driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023