French Translator

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.

L’occasion

Sous la responsabilit d’un directeur de la Marche des dix sous du Canada, le ou la traducteur(trice) ralise principalement des projets de traduction de l’anglais vers le franais pour les diffrents services de l’organisation. La personne titulaire du poste assure la traduction de divers documents administratifs et organisationnels, en veillant fournir des traductions de qualit dans les dlais requis. Veuillez noter qu’il s’agit d’un poste offert en tltravail partout au Canada. Pour les personnes rsidant dans la rgion de Qubec, des modalits de travail diffrentes peuvent s’appliquer selon les besoins de l’organisation. Fonctions et responsabilits

• Traduire divers documents pour les diffrents services de l’organisation en temps opportun, en assurant l'excellence des textes au niveau de l'orthographe, de la grammaire et de la syntaxe, en franais
• Analyser, lire et rviser les documents traduire et dtecter les erreurs d'orthographe, de grammaire et de syntaxe
• Convertir, modifier et ajuster la taille des documents selon les spcifications et assurer le contrle de la qualit des documents
• Crer pour l'organisation, une base de donnes de terminologie spcifique afin d'assurer la qualit et une traduction adquate
• Effectuer les recherches ncessaires de terminologie pour amliorer la base de donnes existante
• Optimiser l'efficacit par une excellente gestion du temps et des priorits
• Apporter un soutien linguistique, agir comme personne-ressource et travailler avec tous les clients internes
• Excuter d'autres fonctions, tel qu'assign

Qualifications et exigences

• Baccalaurat diplme en traduction ou dans un programme connexe; une combinaison de scolarit diffrente et d'exprience sera considre
• Exprience en traduction dans le domaine administratif
• Trs bonne matrise des communications crites et orales en langue franaise et anglaise
• Excellentes comptences de correction
• Possde un niveau lev d'initiative
• Travaille de faon autonome avec un minimum de supervision
• Personne rigoureuse et fiable
• Fait preuve de discipline, prcision, fiabilit et motivation
• Excellentes aptitudes organisationnelles
• Fortes aptitudes en planification
• Capacit de prserver la confidentialit des informations
• Capacit d'tablir et d'ajuster les priorits pour rpondre aux besoins simultans
• Capacit de travailler avec des dlais serrs et rencontrer des chanciers stricts
• Trs bonnes comptences informatiques, bonne matrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Excel, Word et PowerPoint) et d'Internet pour les besoins lis au travail (niveau avanc)
• Membre en rgle de l'Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprtes agrs du Qubec

Dtails importants

• Salaire: 56 360 $
• Heures de travail: 35 heures par semaine

Pour postuler

Si vous souhaitez contribuer la promotion et au rayonnement de la langue franaise au sein d’un organisme dont la mission est de favoriser l’autonomie et d’amliorer la qualit de vie des personnes en situation de handicap, veuillez faire parvenir votre lettre de prsentation et votre curriculum vit au plus tard le vendredi 28 aot 2026.

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The Opportunity

Reporting to a Director at March of Dimes Canada, the Translator will primarily work on English-to-French translation projects for various departments across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating a variety of administrative and organizational documents, ensuring high-quality translations are delivered within required timelines.

Please note that this position is offered remotely across Canada. For individuals residing in the Quebec City area, different work arrangements may apply depending on organizational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate a variety of documents for different departments across the organization in a timely manner, ensuring excellence in French spelling, grammar, syntax, and overall language quality.
• Review and proofread documents to be translated, identifying and correcting spelling, grammar, and syntax errors.
• Convert, edit, format, and resize documents according to specifications, while ensuring appropriate quality control.
• Develop and maintain an organization-wide terminology database to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across translations.
• Conduct terminology research as required to enhance and maintain the existing terminology database.
• Maximize efficiency through excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Provide linguistic support, serve as a language resource, and collaborate effectively with internal clients across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in administrative translation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and thorough.
• Demonstrates discipline, accuracy, reliability, and motivation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong planning skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and adjust priorities to manage multiple competing demands.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and consistently meet established timelines.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and internet-based tools required for the role.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprtes agrs du Qubec (OTTIAQ).

Important Details

• Salary: $56,360
• Hours: 35 hours per week

How to Apply

If you are interested in contributing to the promotion and advancement of the French language within an organization whose mission is to foster independence and improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, please submit your cover letter and rsum no later than Friday, August 28, 2026.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at [email protected]

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.

Bachelor’s degree in translation or related field, administrative translation experience, advanced Microsoft Office skills, bilingual French-English communication, proofreading expertise, and OTTIAQ membership.

Key Responsibilities

• translating documents
• proofreading documents
• managing terminology

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Canada
• Salary: CAD 56,360 – 56,360 / year
• Languages: French, English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off

About March of Dimes Canada

A national charity that empowers people with disabilities through services, resources, advocacy, and employment support. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs