Translator-Reviser

National Association is actively seeking a mid to senior level Translator-Reviser working within Publications and responsible to performing and coordinating the translation and revision of a variety of English texts into French. In part, the Translator-Reviser works closely with English editors and designers to ensure production of high-quality French documents.

Responsibilities:

• Translates and/or revises text such as publications, web documents, meeting minutes, correspondence, media releases, etc. as assigned by the Manager of Publications

• Compares the French language translations against the final English version of the material to ensure accuracy and ease of reading

• Reviews, edits, proofreads and adapts French language documents to ensure accuracy and that the content is grammatically correct and written in an appropriate style for delivery to French language readers in Canada

• Conducts terminology research

• Maintains the translation and terminology database and ensures consistency

• Coordinates workflow with external translators and revisers when required; coordinates translation services for other languages as required

• Provides consultation services to staff

• Occasional work outside regular business hours

Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in translation

• Fluently bilingual (French and English; exceptional command of French and English grammar and usage

• Experience in editing, revision and proofreading French language documents within a production publishing-oriented environment

• Experience working with and updating terminology database software

• Experience coordinating translation projects

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office products and knowledge of LogiTerm

• Superior time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a publications team; ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, including some time outside normal business hours

• Previous medical or health care translation experience would be considered an asset

• Certification by the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) would be considered an asset

Salary: 61-75K plus generous benefit/RSP package

For more information please forward resume to cindy@pollackgroup.com

THE POLLACK GROUP

Cindy Larocque CPC

Senior Recruitment Specialist

225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 702

Ottawa, Ontario

T: 613-238-2233 ext.231

F: 613-238-4407

cindy@pollackgroup.com

We do our very best to acknowledge all applicants and encourage you to follow up on your application. Due to the high volume of resumes received we regret that only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.