French Canadian Linguist

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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.

Please note that in order to do this job it is important to be located and to have the legal right to work in one of the following countries: Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Romania, Greece.

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;
• 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;
• Other relevant skills:
• 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.