Job number

J0926-0358

Job title

Translator/Revisor

Job Type

Contract

Vacancy Type

New

Department

Content Delivery

Category

Communications

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Number of positions

1

Contract Duration

1 year

Date posted

September 17, 2026

Closing date

September 30, 2026

Compensation

$79,277.00 - $93,267.00 /year

Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems. CIHI is recognized as an eceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

- HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
- Retirement Planning Program
- Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
- Work-life balance
- Career Planning Program
- Learning and Professional Development Program Fle- ible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role key?

The Translator/Revisor translates and revises a wide range of documents from English to French, ensuring accuracy, idiomatic epression, and adherence to CIHI’s terminology, style, and industry standards. This role involves quality control of translations produced by internal and eternal translators, mentoring junior team members, and acting as a key resource for translation-related queries.



The Translator/Reviser contributes to maintaining CIHI’s high linguistic standards and supports continuous improvement of translation processes.

What you'll do

1. Translate and revise diverse tets including newsletters, press releases, corporate publications, Board documentation, technical reports, and web content with minimal supervision, ensuring idiomatic and accurate French translations delivered within deadlines.
2. Review and control the quality of French translations by internal and eternal translators, focusing on grammar, clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and terminology consistency. Provide coaching and feedback to less eperienced translators.
3. Conduct research on French language issues and consult with translators, authors, and subject matter eperts to resolve translation queries and ensure accuracy.
4. Maintain and update bilingual terminology databases and translation memory software, including glossary creation and tet alignment.
5. Act as a mentor and corporate resource for translation-related questions, supporting junior team members and fostering knowledge sharing.
6. Establish and manage priorities in collaboration with the Team Lead, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
7. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and eternal vendors.

What you'll bring to the table

- Undergraduate degree in Translation or a language-related field
- 3-5 years of combined translation and revision eperience.
- Ecellent knowledge of both official languages, with strong command of French synta, usage, spelling, and terminology.




- Proven ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and translation and terminology management tools.

Additional Requirements

- Primary locations: Ottawa.
- Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Fluency in both official languages is required.

NOTE: We ask that all applicants please submit their resume in both English and French. Thank you. To find out more about this role and other eciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive s (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

Data Privacy and Record Retention Notice In accordance with Ontario’s legislation, CIHI is required to retain copies of this job posting and all associated application materials for a minimum of three (3) years from the date the posting is removed from public view.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information and application data will be stored securely in our systems for this mandatory retention period to ensure compliance with provincial employment standards.

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