French Canadian Linguist

French Canadian Linguist at Weloglobal in United States.

Role Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.