Translation Project Specialist - Remote

Scotiabank; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas seeks a Translation Project Specialist, remote position, focusing on supporting global asset management partners. Responsibilities include reviewing translation requests, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to policies. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in translation and at least 5 years of relevant experience, fluent in both Canadian English and Québec French. The role offers a chance to contribute to a purpose-driven team committed to inclusive excellence.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible work environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in translation project management within the financial industry.
• Complete fluency in Canadian English and Canadian and Québec French.
• Strong coordination and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze translation requests from various partners.
• Plan resources according to projects and workload.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior specialists.

Skills

Fluent in Canadian English

Fluent in Canadian French

Knowledge of Spanish

Computer-assisted translation tools proficiency

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Workfront

Job description

Title: Translation Project Specialist - Remote

Requisition ID: 243821

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Translation Project Specialist contributes to the overall success of Global Wealth Management (GWM), with a focus on our Scotia Global Asset Management partners, ensuring specific individual goals, plans & initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. They will ensure all activities conducted follow governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Review and analyze translation requests from across GWM, most specifically from our Scotia Global Asset Management partners, leveraging in-depth knowledge of corporate and departmental priorities & prioritize requests ensuring the most efficient use of internal and external resources
• Plan resources in accordance with announced projects and workload trends
• Take initiative in identifying deficiencies in requests, such as missing information or documents, incomplete or ambiguous requests, and work closely with translation requesters to obtain additional information as necessary to elevate performance and improve results
• Distribute work among translation resources with precision, considering their schedules and expertise
• Assess the need for revision of different types of documents based on risk and liabilities, negotiate deadlines when required & manage internal partner expectations effectively
• Create and maintain documentation within areas of responsibility, identify and flag patterns, trends, process breakdowns & knowledge gaps, and recommend improvements within the team to foster a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency
• Support the maintenance of project management and translation software and ensure they are fully leveraged
• Attend relevant webinars and trainings to keep up with the latest improvements and implement if needed
• Apply the most effective translation workflows, strategically selecting approaches that maximize efficiency and reduce costs, in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture
• Leverage translation technology and AI tools in innovative ways to address challenges, streamline processes, and develop solutions that enhance efficiency and quality
• Review the translated documents’ layout and return to the partners in a timely manner
• Interact with third-party vendors and suppliers, fostering long‑term partnerships & act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact
• Proactively welcome and assist new employees in understanding the importance of urgency and high‑visibility projects and guide them in managing tasks efficiently
• Provide training and mentorship to junior translation project specialists, sharing expertise and fostering growth within the department
• Respond to requests for information from all parties involved in a project & clearly communicate the processes to follow and expectations to translation requesters
• Receive and process invoices from third‑party vendors and partners in a timely and efficient manner
• Collaborate closely with the Translation Management team and perform other related duties as directed

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in translation project management, preferably in the financial industry, in a corporate environment
• Complete fluency, both written and oral, in Canadian English and Canadian and Québec French with excellent cultural knowledge of the source and target languages is required
• Knowledge of Spanish is an asset
• Skilled user of computer assisted translation tools, MS Office, Adobe, Workfront, etc.
• Strong proficiency with translation and project management technology
• Strong knowledge of financial services industry
• Strong coordination, and people management skills, to facilitate teamwork and coordinate execution of multiple deliverables
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

« In addition to French, the successful candidate must also have sufficient knowledge of English, as the work involves interacting and collaborating regularly with groups and individuals based in Toronto, as well as constantly interacting with other people, including clients, who speak English, locally and elsewhere. »

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : Quebec : Quebec

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.