Duration: 5 months
Role Overview
The Translator – Workday Program provides high-quality translation services for HR-related and Workday program content across functional areas. The role ensures accurate, timely, and culturally appropriate translations from English into French (Canadian and International/French France), while complying with company standards and Quebec’s Bill 96 requirements.
The Translator ensures linguistic consistency, terminological accuracy, and alignment with HR, legal, technical, and corporate communication standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesTranslation & Localization
- Translate written and recorded content from English to French (Canadian and International variants)
- Convert HR/Workday-related materials while preserving original meaning, tone, and intent
- Adapt content so it reads naturally in the target language (not as a literal translation)
- Ensure correct rendering of legal, technical, HR, and business terminology
- Maintain compliance with Bill 96 (Québec language requirements)
Quality Assurance
- Review, revise, and proofread translated content for accuracy and consistency
- Ensure proper grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, and diacritical marks
- Conduct Quality Assessments (QA) of translations when required
- Ensure adherence to client style guides and terminology databases
Research & Terminology Management
- Research subject matter using online sources or SME consultation
- Ensure consistent use of domain-specific terminology (HR, legal, finance, etc.)
- Maintain lexical cohesion and terminology accuracy across documents
Content & Format Handling
- Translate and format a variety of content types:
- Documents
- Training materials
- Job aids
- Videos/scripts
- Format high-volume content using MS Office Suite and translation tools
- Ensure proper layout and formatting alignment with source documents
Interpretation & Support (as needed)
- Provide consecutive interpretation (English ↔ French) when required
- Collaborate with HR/Employee Experience Advisors and Program stakeholders
Compliance & Communication
- Raise queries when meaning or context is unclear
- Meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR and company information
- Follow ethical, safety, and employment standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Translation, Linguistics, English/French, or related field
- 3–5 years of professional translation experience (English → French)
- Translation certification preferred
- Strong command of English and French grammar, stylistics, and orthography
- Experience translating HR, legal, technical, or corporate content
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of translation tools (CAT tools, machine translation platforms)
- Experience with localization workflows and terminology management
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft automation skills (preferred/plus)
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and linguistic accuracy
- Ability to manage high workloads and tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and quick learner
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Additional Requirements
- Flexibility to work across time zones (supervisor based in Mongolia)
- Ability to work in a hybrid model (preferred: 3+ days/week in Montreal office)
- Strong preference for candidates based in or able to commute to Montreal
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About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Experience:
- English to French translations: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
