[Hiring] French Canadian Linguist @Welo Global

Role Description

The French Canadian Linguist performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned projects. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the activities of a group of translators for assigned accounts or projects.
• Training and developing freelancers.
• Ensuring that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level.
• Ensuring that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

Main 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Company Description

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.

Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.