Translator

Carter's Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated translator to enhance their eCommerce presence. In this role, you will translate a variety of materials, ensuring that the brand's voice is consistently communicated across all platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will maintain the highest standards of accuracy and localization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that values meaningful work and fosters professional growth. If you have a passion for language and culture, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Career development programs

Mentorship programs

Toastmasters

Qualifications

• Fluent in French with a strong understanding of Québécois culture.
• 2+ years of professional translation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate all external and internal assets from English to French.
• Proofread and edit documents for accuracy and brand voice.

Skills

Fluent in French (Canada)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Confidentiality

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

Degree or diploma in translation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Translation systems/tools

Job description

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Collaborating with cross functional business partners across Carter’s and reporting to the Sr. Category Manager, eCommerce, the translator will be primarily responsible for all English to French external assets involving duties related to our eCommerce site. In addition, the translator may need to assist in the translation of print media, posters, videos, policies & procedures, and training content.

Translation Services

• Translates all external assets and internal assets such as marketing, visual and merchandising.
• Ensures that message and meaning are communicated correctly and consistently and reflect brand’s voice and identity.
• Converts text and audio recordings from English to French.
• Translates subtitles for videos and online presentations.
• Cross-references specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation.
• Proofreads and edits documents for accuracy and clarity while ensuring the brand voice and company values are maintained.
• Ensures correct grammar, punctuation, tone/voice, tense, and company style guide is followed.
• Collaborates, influences, and ensures accountability to said translation timelines.
• Ensures accuracy and proper localization of French content across the site, maintaining linguistic and cultural relevance.
• Provides translation support for the Operations team when needed, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across related tasks.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:

• Fluent in French (Canada) with an understanding of Québécois culture and language.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving, communications, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Experience working under tight deadlines on multiple projects.
• Ability to contribute and collaborate with creative team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with translation systems/ tools preferred.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Degree or diploma in translation or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional translation experience.
• Experience in Branding/Marketing or Communication background a plus.

OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

• Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values.
• Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment.
• Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients.
• Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely.
• Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the 'we’ve always done it this way' mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes.

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carter’s | OshKosh is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any type of accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us.