Specialist, French Translator (12 Month Contract) Contract Employee Type: Contract Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Compensation: CAD 65,000 - CAD 75,000 - yearly Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifully designed lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. Indigo is our customer’s happy place – for joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place. We Will be Customer Centric.

We Will Be Data

Driven – System Thinking – Entrepreneurial. We are Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, Our Environment.

The French

Translator is responsible for supporting the various French language needs of the business. KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS ~ Translate and adapt English-to-French retail marketing content, including in-store signage, emails, packaging, promotional campaigns, product descriptions, and contest rules Translate and adapt corporate content, including internal and store communications, ensuring clear, accurate, and consistent messaging for diverse audiences Review, proofread and correct a wide range of materials to ensure that they are accurate for the French-Canadian audience Possess the ability to capture corporate voice and tone in translations Deliver quality content in an productive and timely manner Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making and design processes Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs Embrace and seek out technology that creates high-tech and high-touch solutions for Indigo’s customers All business units Freelancers Work Experience/Education/Certifications Bachelor's degree or higher in translation, 1-3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience and education Communications, retail, marketing and product description translation experience Bilingual French and English communication and written skills Proficiency in both French and English grammar Ability to determine and enforce quality standards in all projects Ability to interpret the meaning of English texts and transpose it to French Ability to understand the company voice and to accurately reflect it in translations Proficiency in post-editing machine and AI-generated translations Strong proficiency in MS Office Knowledge of Logiterm is considered an asset Please note: shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a translation test. Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments.

These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination. At Indigo, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core to our values.

We integrate these principles into our training, policies, and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities.

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