Experienced Translator (French to English)

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.       

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the incumbent works independently and with considerable latitude in judgment and action to deliver high quality translation services from French to English.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in translation and a minimum of five years’ experience in translation; or university degree in a related field and a minimum of eight years of work experience in translation;
• Good mastery of current techniques and methods in translation;
• Demonstrated competency in writing, revising, editing and proofreading;
• Excellent knowledge of the various software applications included at a translator’s workstation;
• Strong project management skills; 
• Quantitative and qualitative performance in line with department and industry standards and reasonably consistent;
• Strong analytical abilities, sense of initiative and good judgement;
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure;
  
• Excellent planning and organizational skills 
• Expertise in identifying areas requiring verification, research or consultation;
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain excellent working relationships with clients;
• Adaptability to different types of clients and the variety of their requests;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Certified membership in a provincial translators' association or the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) or eligibility for same;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to the rules of confidentiality set forth by Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.