EN/FR Legal Translator

Location: 66 Slater St, Suite 1200, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Annual salary: $77,026.95 per year or $43.89 per hour.

Company

The hirify.global delivers services in both of Canada’s official languages.

What you will do

• Translate hirify.global documents and materials between English and French while preserving context and meaning.
• Translate online, video, and audio media into transcripts and closed captions.
• Consult subject matter experts and internal stakeholders on specialized concepts and use translation software for efficiency and consistency.
• Assign work to freelance translators, review and edit completed translations, and assist with translation request intake.
• Expand the bilingual translation lexicon and perform other related duties.

Requirements

• University degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience translating texts in English and French.
• Fluent written and oral bilingualism in English and French is required.
• Excellent written skills and expert understanding of English and French grammar.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and adherence to strict deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and translation software.
• Excellent client-service approach when interacting with staff members, directors, and executive directors.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Canadian legal system is required.

Nice to have

• University degree in Law.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month contract.
• 33.75-hour work week.
• Summer hours and holiday closure in December.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion are promoted in learning, work environments, and operations.
• Accommodation is available on request during recruitment and selection under applicable Ontario accessibility requirements.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and resume.
• No agencies, please; only applicants under consideration will be contacted.