Translator

Fairstone Financial Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Montreal seeks a Translator to join their team, focusing on translating documents and supporting internal communications. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and French, possesses strong organizational skills, and has 3–5 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes maintaining brand voice and consistency across all materials within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Wellness programs

Paid Volunteer Day

Retirement planning

Access to training and development

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a translation role, preferably in corporate or financial services.
• Strong understanding of communication needs within a head office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple stakeholder interests.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents primarily from English to French.
• Manage translation requests and oversee quality control.
• Maintain use of Fairstone’s terminology and lexicon.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage tight deadlines

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in translation

Job description

At Fairstone, our culture isbuilton strong values and leadership principles that definethe expectations we have for working together and with our customers. We help Canadians find the right solution to meet their needs with a variety of products and services. Our values and principles guide the actions we take to ensure our customers get the best experience possible.

Be part of our talented and growing team!

We are currently looking for a Translator to join our team report to the Director, Corporate Communications.

As a Translator, you will coordinate the translation and adaptation of a wide range of documents and support daily internal communications activities that help advance our organizational goals.

"Be a part of our inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence."

WHY JOIN US?

BECAUSE WE ARE PROUD TO BE One ofMontreal's Top Employers for 2025 for the fifth consecutive yearby the editors ofCanada's Top 100 Employers.

WE OFFER:

• Work-Life Balance: Our 37.5-hour workweek and hybrid model (3 days in-office) promote a healthy balance.
• Wellness: Tailored well-being solutions available 24/7.
• Time Off: Minimum 15 paid vacations, 6 wellness days, with federal holidays.
• Community Support: Paid Volunteer Day to give back to your community.
• Retirement Planning: Employee and employer contribution pension plan, plus the Fairstone Retirement Savings Plan
• Development: Access to Fairstone Academy for comprehensive training and skill development.
• Employee discounts: Exclusive access to discounted products and services, including car insurance, hotels, attractions, movies, gym memberships, and more.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

• Translate primarily from English to French, and occasionally from French to English, for urgent or ad hoc requests.
• Prioritize and manage incoming translation requests and workflow.
• Oversee execution and quality control of translations produced by external vendors.
• Ensure all translated materials reflect Fairstone’s brand voice, maintain consistency, and align with corporate terminology and tone.
• Proofread all deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with internal messaging.
• Ensure translation services meet established service level agreements.
• Maintain and enforce use of Fairstone’s terminology and lexicon.
• Manage relationships with translation vendors, including evaluating performance and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Track translation-related invoices and maintain budget oversight.
• Provide linguistic and editorial guidance to internal teams as needed.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in translation.
• 3–5 years of experience in a translation role. Corporate or financial services experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of communication needs within a head office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple stakeholder interests and build consensus.
• Professional, collaborative, and highly organized, with excellent prioritization skills.
• Autonomous and resourceful, with the ability to manage tight deadlines.
• Experience working in fast-paced or changing environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken), with the ability to accurately translate written content from English to French and vice versa.

**This role is vacant**

WE ARE PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS Great Place to Work Canada for 2025 and
Montreal's Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers!

If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, we offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, in addition to unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 255 branches coast to coast. With a long-established history, we are proud to be Canada's leading alternative lending bank. More at FairstoneBank.ca