French Translator

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs. 

L’occasion

Sous la responsabilité d’un directeur de la Marche des dix sous du Canada, le ou la traducteur(trice) réalise principalement des projets de traduction de l’anglais vers le français pour les différents services de l’organisation. La personne titulaire du poste assure la traduction de divers documents administratifs et organisationnels, en veillant à fournir des traductions de qualité dans les délais requis.
Veuillez noter qu’il s’agit d’un poste offert en télétravail partout au Canada. Pour les personnes résidant dans la région de Québec, des modalités de travail différentes peuvent s’appliquer selon les besoins de l’organisation.
 
Fonctions et responsabilités

• Traduire divers documents pour les différents services de l’organisation en temps opportun, en assurant l'excellence des textes au niveau de l'orthographe, de la grammaire et de la syntaxe, en français
• Analyser, lire et réviser les documents à traduire et détecter les erreurs d'orthographe, de grammaire et de syntaxe
• Convertir, modifier et ajuster la taille des documents selon les spécifications et assurer le contrôle de la qualité des documents
• Créer pour l'organisation, une base de données de terminologie spécifique afin d'assurer la qualité et une traduction adéquate
• Effectuer les recherches nécessaires de terminologie pour améliorer la base de données existante
• Optimiser l'efficacité par une excellente gestion du temps et des priorités
• Apporter un soutien linguistique, agir comme personne-ressource et travailler avec tous les clients internes
• Exécuter d'autres fonctions, tel qu'assigné
   

Qualifications et exigences

• Baccalauréat diplôme en traduction ou dans un programme connexe; une combinaison de scolarité différente et d'expérience sera considérée
• Expérience en traduction dans le domaine administratif
• Très bonne maîtrise des communications écrites et orales en langue française et anglaise
• Excellentes compétences de correction
• Possède un niveau élevé d'initiative
• Travaille de façon autonome avec un minimum de supervision
• Personne rigoureuse et fiable
• Fait preuve de discipline, précision, fiabilité et motivation
• Excellentes aptitudes organisationnelles
• Fortes aptitudes en planification
• Capacité de préserver la confidentialité des informations
• Capacité d'établir et d'ajuster les priorités pour répondre aux besoins simultanés
• Capacité de travailler avec des délais serrés et à rencontrer des échéanciers stricts
• Très bonnes compétences informatiques, bonne maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Excel, Word et PowerPoint) et d'Internet pour les besoins liés au travail (niveau avancé)
• Membre en règle de l'Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec

Détails importants :

• Salaire: 56 360 $
• Heures de travail: 35 heures par semaine

Pour postuler

Si vous souhaitez contribuer à la promotion et au rayonnement de la langue française au sein d’un organisme dont la mission est de favoriser l’autonomie et d’améliorer la qualité de vie des personnes en situation de handicap, veuillez faire parvenir votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitæ au plus tard le vendredi 28 août 2026.

Reporting to a Director at March of Dimes Canada, the Translator will primarily work on English-to-French translation projects for various departments across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating a variety of administrative and organizational documents, ensuring high-quality translations are delivered within required timelines.

Please note that this position is offered remotely across Canada. For individuals residing in the Quebec City area, different work arrangements may apply depending on organizational needs.

• Translate a variety of documents for different departments across the organization in a timely manner, ensuring excellence in French spelling, grammar, syntax, and overall language quality.
• Review and proofread documents to be translated, identifying and correcting spelling, grammar, and syntax errors.
• Convert, edit, format, and resize documents according to specifications, while ensuring appropriate quality control.
• Develop and maintain an organization-wide terminology database to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across translations.
• Conduct terminology research as required to enhance and maintain the existing terminology database.
• Maximize efficiency through excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Provide linguistic support, serve as a language resource, and collaborate effectively with internal clients across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in administrative translation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and thorough.
• Demonstrates discipline, accuracy, reliability, and motivation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong planning skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and adjust priorities to manage multiple competing demands.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and consistently meet established timelines.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and internet-based tools required for the role.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ).

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca 

We value the health & safety of our employees! 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.