Employment Type: Full time or Part-Time Contract (20- 40 hours/week)
Duration: Ongoing, Long-Term Contract (Initial 6-Month Engagement with Opportunity for Extension)
About the Opportunity
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Bilingual Proofreader who is fluent in both Quebec French and English to support a long-term consumer brand account. This is a fully remote, part time or full time contract requiring approximately 20 to 40 hours per week .
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all marketing and consumer-facing materials are linguistically accurate, grammatically correct, and consistent with brand standards in both English and Quebec French. This role is strictly focused on proofreading -no copywriting or editing is required.
Following the initial six-month engagement, there may be an opportunity to expand the relationship, including potential full-time employment for candidates located near one of the client's offices.
Responsibilities
Proofread marketing, promotional, and consumer-facing materials in both Quebec French and English
Ensure all content is free of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting errors
Verify consistency in terminology, tone, and brand voice across translated and original materials
Review digital and print-ready documents before publication
Ensure French copy reflects authentic Quebec French usage and localization standards
Meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Collaborate with internal creative and account teams throughout the review process
Qualifications
3-5 years of professional proofreading experience
Native or near-native fluency in Quebec French with excellent written English
Strong understanding of Quebec French grammar, spelling, and language conventions
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify even minor inconsistencies
Experience proofreading marketing, advertising, retail, or consumer-facing content
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Technical Requirements
Experience using:
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office Suite
Mac or PC environment
Preferred Experience
Experience proofreading content for consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, food, or restaurant brands
Familiarity with agency or creative studio workflows
Initial six-month engagement with potential for ongoing work
Future opportunity to transition into a full‑time role (if business needs evolve). Candidates should ideally be located near one of the client's office locations should a permanent opportunity arise.