Translator (English to French) - Montreal, QC
Scotiabank
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Translate texts from English to French in a variety of fields, including economics, advertisements and administration. Ensure that the style is clear, the message from the original English text is conveyed into French, and deadlines are met.
- Make optimal use of translation software to ensure consistency within documents and increase efficiency.
- If required, contact the requestor to obtain further information about the request when all relevant details are not provided or interpretation issues arise.
- Conduct the necessary research to justify the use of terminology specific to certain texts and contribute to the department’s terminology database on a continuous basis.
- Provide high-quality services to partners by meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements.
- Consult with other members of the department regarding terminology, work with colleagues on larger projects with tight deadlines and, in general, contribute to maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a translator
- B.A. with specialization in English to French translation
- Thorough knowledge of French and English
- Attention to detail
- Good knowledge of translation software and MS Office applications
- Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Knowledge of bank products and services
- Member of OTTIAQ, an asset.
- Accuracy and thoroughness – Keep himself/herself accountable of work done, ensuring it is completed correctly, thoroughly and is of a high quality.
- Customer focused – Provide courteous and warm service. Timely reply to information requests or complaints from partners.
- Efficiency – Find ways to accomplish the most with the available amount of time and resources. Improve his/her personal effectiveness and productivity by proper time management.
- Team focus – Work effectively with others to achieve common objectives. Help maintain a good team spirit.
- Development – Keep informed of the latest news in his/her area of work by reading specialized articles and journals. Determine his/her needs for professional development and take appropriate steps to meet them