ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
- University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 3+ years of relevant experience in the translation and localization industry.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
