11 Aug
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Apex Systems
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Toronto
11 Aug
Apex Systems
Toronto
French Localization Specialist (Canadian French)
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Type: Contract
We are seeking an experienced French Localization Specialist to deliver high-quality Canadian French translations and localized content across a variety of digital, marketing, and internal communications channels. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure translated content is accurate, culturally relevant, compliant, and aligned with brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate, localize, edit, and proofread content from English to Canadian French.
- Ensure consistency with brand, legal, compliance, and editorial guidelines.
- Review localized experiences to maintain intent, quality, and user-friendly language.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, content owners, and external language service providers.
- Utilize translation management systems (TMS), including Trados Enterprise.
- Support localization best practices and advocate for high-quality French-language experiences.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Conduct final reviews and approvals of localized deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of localization, translation, or linguistic review experience.
- Expert-level Canadian French language skills, including grammar, spelling, and style.
- Strong understanding of French Canadian cultural and regional nuances.
- Experience with translation management systems (preferably Trados Enterprise).
- Familiarity with machine translation and AI-assisted localization tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience localizing content in regulated industries.
- Knowledge of style guides, terminology management, and localization quality assurance (LQA).
- Experience with content management systems and linguistic testing.
- Familiarity with video localization workflows.
- Experience working within Agile or sprint-based environments.
What We're Looking For
A detail-oriented language professional who combines strong translation expertise with technical proficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and a passion for delivering exceptional French-language experiences.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive advantages package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview
- In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
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📌 French Localization Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Apex Systems
📍 Toronto