Job Description

Are you passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science? Are you keen on how these elements aesthetically come together to tell the many stories of humanity? Then consider a career at ROM.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a skilled and dedicated French Language Service Coordinator to join our team. As the Translator/Revisor, you will be responsible for providing translation services from English to French across various museum departments. This includes translating and proofreading materials such as educational resources, programming content, retail and food services information, press releases, marketing collateral, website copy, and more. Additionally, you will support the Manager of French Language Services in revising and editing ROM corporate documents as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate diverse materials, including education resources, programming content, retail and food services information, press releases, marketing collateral, website copy, and more, from English to French, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the intended meaning.
• Proofread and revised translated materials, ensuring linguistic quality, consistency, and adherence to French graphic and writing conventions.
• Collaborate with various museum departments to understand their translation needs and provide language support accordingly.
• Conduct terminology research and maintain consistent terminology usage across translations to ensure coherence and accuracy.
• Utilize open-source content management frameworks, such as Drupal, to update or add multilingual content to ROM-powered or administered websites, ensuring linguistic and cultural appropriateness.
• Support the Manager of French Language Services in revising and editing ROM corporate documents, ensuring clear and effective communication in French.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in translation, language services, and digital content management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in French Translation, preferably with experience in the cultural sector. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of demonstrated experience, with a background in Arts and Culture and/or Government Agency being an asset. This includes a minimum of three (3) years of progressively senior translation work in various areas, including websites, and two (2) years of independent revision/editing work.
• Proficiency in utilizing open-source content management frameworks, such as Drupal, in updating or adding content in a multilingual context to ROM-powered or administered websites using desktop tools and main features.
• Superior knowledge of both English and French, with excellent written and oral communication skills in both languages.
• Strong ability to translate, revise/edit, write, and proofread a wide range of information in French, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a flexible, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Well-developed organizational, analytical, and terminology research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
• Experience using Microsoft Office systems, terminology databanks, digital and social media platforms, and updating and maintaining website applications and content management systems (CMS).
• Familiarity with French graphics and writing conventions for editing purposes.

Salary and Terms of Employment

START DATE: ASAP
POSTING DATE: December 15, 2023
CLOSING DATE: January 12, 2024
EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Full-time Local 543
SALARY: $66, 022 \xe2\x80\x93 $84, 380.00
SCHEDULE: 35 HOURS
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Six (6) months
LOCATION (hybrid): Toronto, ON

The ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

Diversity Statement

At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusion foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the city and province in which we are located and welcome all qualified and experienced candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Accessibility Statement

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that all candidates receiving a verbal job offer will be subject to a background check. This includes a criminal background check and verification of professional references, and, other checks depending on the role.

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