French Canadian Linguist

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
 
The French Canadian Linguist performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators for assigned accounts or projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

- Performing quality control tasks on assigned projects or accounts (EN > FRCA);

- Performing on-demand translation tasks (EN > FRCA);

- Performing trans-creation, translation and post-editing tasks (EN > FRCA);

- Performing other translation-related admin tasks (EN > FRCA);

- Managing project-related queries;

- Preparing, managing, and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to quality standards and up to date;

- Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required;

- Developing and training new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs;

- Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters;

- Participating in the development of new and improved working processes;

- Achieving the goals set by the French Team Lead.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

- University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience;

- 4+ years of relevant experience in the translation and localization industry.

Experience

- Fluent in French Canadian (native level), both written and spoken, fluent in English, both written and spoken;

- Experienced as a translator in Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer Products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites is a plus;

- Excellent feel for language (source/target);

- Knowledge of terminology in the following subject matters IT consumer products, social media and entertainment ;

- Thorough understanding of the localization process;

- Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications and standard CAT tools;

- Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly;

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and translators;

- Ability to work with tight deadlines;

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;

- Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge;

- Ability to work in a virtual team.

List of benefits
 
Medical Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA and HSA
Life and Disability Insurance
Vacation Time: 15 days per year (increase with years of service)
Sick Time: 6 days per year
Paid Holidays: 8 days per year
Employee Assistance Program
401 (k) Retirement Plan
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Adoption Leave
 
 
Welocalize carefully considers a wide range of compensation variables including geographic location, job scope and complexity, skill level, experience, or industry-specific knowledge.  Compensation will be mutually agreed upon at offer and may be above the posted range due to compensation variables.
 
Salary Range: $68K to $72K.