Job Description

About Us

MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit that has evolved into a social enterprise and has been relentlessly pursuing its goal to remove language barriers for over 30 years. With over 60 full time staff and engaging a roster of over 6,000 language professionals, MCIS provides a full suite of language solutions: from language interpretation, translation and transcription to localization, training, and training development for government, legal, police services and healthcare organizations in more than 300 languages.

VISION | To connect people globally through languages.
MISSION | To improve access to critical information and services through high quality language solutions.
VALUES | Making a Difference, Compassion and Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, Social Justice.
Social Purpose

Every year MCIS invests some of its net income into initiatives that support free services for vulnerable populations, training subsidies for aspiring interpreters and translators, and language advocacy initiatives such as the Our Language Rights Canada Conference on Canadian Language Advocacy Day.
Our Social Purpose Statement is that we exist to uphold the human right to be informed, heard, and understood. Language rights protect the rights of individuals and groups to choose which language(s) they use in private as well as in public interactions, such as legal, health, educational or political access to information and services.

Learn more here: MCIS Social Purpose Journey

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly reporting to the Translation Supervisor, the French Translator is responsible for translating and/or revising all types of documents from English to French and performing other related tasks according to client specifications.

The French Translator\'s role is comprised of the following activities:

Service Delivery

• Translate documents from a variety of different domains from English to French
• Conduct terminological research to establish consistent terminology and standardization
• Revise the quality of translated material by external resources and ensure documents meet established guidelines
• Proofread documents to ensure language accuracy
• Transcribe French and English audio and video recorded material into French and perform any other related language services
• Compile information, such as technical terms used in legal settings, into glossaries and terminology databases to be used in translations
• Create and maintain translation memories, term and text bases

Administration & Reporting

• In all work performed, ensure compliance with LICS certification requirements (language industry quality standards)
• Ensure customer satisfaction/quality, reporting issues, concerns, etc. - escalate issues to the Translation Supervisor or Manager, as required
• Prepare reports for the Translation Supervisor or Manager as required

Any other duties that are assigned that are reasonably within the scope of this position.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• The French Translator must be perfectly bilingual in both English and Canadian French, oral and written. Native-level proficiency in Canadian French is a requirement
• A university degree in Translation, or in a related discipline with a minimum 3 years\' translation experience, is required
• Affiliation with and/or certification by a translation professional association (CTTIC, OTTIAQ, etc.) is an asset
• Experience using CAT tools is required. Experience with Plunet and MemoQ is an asset
• Experience working with graphic design software and a variety of file formats is an asset.

The French Translator may work remotely or from our office in Toronto, Ontario. To work remotely, the French Translator must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection.

BEHAVIOURAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Concern for quality and motivation to reduce errors in personal work
• Strong research skills, ability to search, review and analyze relevant information from various sources
• Ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations
• Ability to prioritize work and handle numerous projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working under pressure and with tight deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

CLOSING DATE: Posting until vacancy filled.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter with salary expectation and r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 to kathleen.tran@mcis.on.ca.

OUR ENVIRONMENT
At MCIS, we\'re committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire language industry and the non-profit sector. This is made possible by maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process will include a written assessment to be completed within 24 hours of receipt and a virtual

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interview with the hiring panel. Successful candidates would then proceed to a reference check and a background check.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Requirements

• Asset - Experience with Plunet and MemoQ

Knowledge and abilities

• Essential - Bilingual in both English and Canadian French
• Essential - University degree in Translation/3yrs experience
• Asset - Translation professional association
• Essential - CAT tools experience

Salary benefits : Extended Health + Dental, Health Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program

MCIS Language Solutions

MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit that has evolved into a social enterprise and has been relentlessly pursuing its goal to remove language barriers for over 30 years. With over 60 full time staff and engaging a roster of over 6,000...

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