French Canadian Life Science Linguist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
• Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts (EN > FRCA)
• Performing on-demand translation tasks (EN > FRCA)
• Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
• Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
• Managing project-related queries
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
• Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
• Meet or exceed the productivity KPI
• Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the translation and localization industry.
• Native fluency in French Canadian
• Previous experience in translating medical devices and life sciences content
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Thorough understanding of the localization process
• Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
• Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio,  and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Other relevant skills:
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge
• Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
• Ability to work within a virtual team