Senior Translator-Revisor

Location: Montreal, QC

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days in office

Contract Details

- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 1 year (with potential for extension)
- Pay Rate: C$57.00–C$70.00 / Hour (CAD)
- Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; overtime possible
- Travel Requirements: Not required

Job Summary Reporting to the Associate Manager of Translation Services, you will translate and revise texts translated internally or externally (from English into French) in all businesses of the organization, specifically in corporate communications , insurance and technology, by using translation tools (memoQ, Globalese) judiciously to ensure the quality and consistency in translated documents and to hit the productivity goals for your level.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end long-term translation projects, by working with the coordinator, internal partners and external suppliers
- Serve as the language expert for your colleagues, internal partners and suppliers
- Coach, train and guide less experienced team members in translation and customer service issues and challenges
- Fill in for the Associate Manager, as required
- Demonstrate strong file analysis skills and decisiveness
- Ensure the tone and style of translated documents follow the brand guidelines
- Conduct terminological research to produce high-quality translations, and add to the terminological database by creating records
- Work with internal partners and other members of the Translation Services to produce quality turnkey translations
- Meet or exceed service level agreements
- Be able to work under pressure, and manage emergencies and priorities

Required Experience

- At least 10 years of experience in translation and five years of experience in revision in a structured work setting, specializing in banking
- Experience in post-editing of machine translation
- Minimum 8 years of experience in translation
- Minimum 10 years of bilingual proficiency in French and English




- Minimum 8 years of knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ

Required Skills

- Experience in translation is a must
- Bilingual in French and English — full proficiency of French and English language nuances in the team's field of specialty: corporate communications, insurance, and technology
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to answer questions for other team members and serve as the go-to person
- Conduct terminological research
- Knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ
- Accuracy and attention to detail — take personal accountability for the quality of the work; make sure the work is done right and is of high quality
- Efficiency — find ways to make the most of the available time and resources; improve efficiency and productivity by organizing your schedule
- Team player — work effectively with other team members to hit common goals; help maintain a good work atmosphere
- Development — keep up to date in your field by reading feature articles and trade publications; identify personal development needs and take steps to meet them
- Be familiar with request management and translation tools; knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ, and Copilot, is a definite asset
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and in a team; interest in special assignments

Preferred Skills

- Membership in OTTIAQ is an asset
- Skills in coaching to give feedback to junior translators
- Experience in the banking sector or experience working in a structured environment
- Experience in insurance
- Experience working on senior leadership communications or corporate communications




- Knowledge of FlowFit and memoQ (noted as a definite asset in competencies)
- Knowledge of Copilot is a definite asset

Education Requirements

- B.A. with specialization in English-to-French translation required

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

- Fast-paced environment with a balance of approximately 60% revision tasks and 40% translation tasks
- Approximately 2 hours of meetings per week
- Interaction with internal and external partners
- Role involves access to customer data
- Contractor must live within proximity to the hub (candidates living too far away will not be considered)

Important Notes

- Interview process: 1-round virtual interview of 20 minutes, followed by a 3-hour test (details shared during the 20-minute call); if the test result is satisfactory, there will be a subsequent 1-hour in-person interview
- Local candidates only — candidates who live too far from the hub will not be considered
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client This client is a leading financial services and banking institution with operations spanning multiple business lines including corporate communications, insurance, and technology. Employing professionals across a broad range of functions, the organization supports teams of translators, business analysts, technology specialists, solutions developers, and communications professionals working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The client emphasizes long-term growth, team culture, and high-quality deliverables across its Canadian operations.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14536

📌 Senior Translator-Revisor (Montreal)
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