Senior Translator

Empire Life
CA - Quebec - Quebec
December 29, 2024
Insurance

Senior Translator

Location: Hybrid - Montreal

Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Translator to join our Linguistic Services team!

Why pursue this opportunity

Deliver excellence - provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.
The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.
The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

What you'll be working on

Complete external and internal translations of a specialized nature (mainly from English to French) using a translation tool and proof documents in a timely manner, meeting all required deadlines
Ensure project accountability, with limited need for revision of translated or proofread documents
Provide revision of translated documents of a general and specialized nature
Contribute to the maintenance of the internal database through terminological research
Respond to various levels of inquiries from internal clients, external peers and third-party providers
Confirm requisitions, distribute translation and proofing requests appropriately to the team, and maintain the department workflow application (Workfront) when necessary
Work closely with various teams to translate and localize creative content
Mentor, train and guide more junior members of the team on translation, localization, branding and client service questions and issues; serve as back-up to Manager, Linguistic Services when unavailable

What we're looking for you to have

Completion of a university degree in translation
Completion of professional courses/designations an asset
5+ years work experience as a translator, preferably in the insurance/financial services industry
Bilingualism (English/French) is mandatory
Knowledge of insurance, investment, finance, accounting, legal, medical and information technology terminology
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Knowledge of publishing and collaborative software (Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InCopy/InDesign)
Knowledge of translation tools (knowledge of Trados an asset)
Well-developed organizational skills
Attention to detail/accuracy
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects at once
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships
Well-developed analytical and decision-making skills
Clear writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
English is required for communicating with English speaking customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non-sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit /empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact ***

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